June 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. INVOCATION

2. MEMBERS AND VISITORS PRESENT

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3.A. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: The Board of Trustees will hear public comment on agenda items at all open meetings in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007

3.B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: In addition, the Board of Trustees will hear public comment on non-agenda items in accordance with Board Policy DBD (LOCAL)


 

4. COMMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

4.A. Comments may include, expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; reminders about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the College District; and/or information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a Trustee or a member of the College District; or any posted agenda item

5. CONSENT AGENDA

5.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the May 13, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

5.B. Approval of Contracts for Employment and Resignations as Recommended by the College President (Non-contract employees provided for informational purposes)

6. REPORTS

6.A. Board Committee Reports (Executive, Finance and Audit, and Policy)

6.B. President's Report

6.C. 3rd Quarter FY2025 Public Funds Investment Report presented by Jim Eller with LPL Financial

6.D. FY2025 Audit Progress Status

7. NEW BUSINESS

7.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Monthly Financial Reports for May 2025

7.B. Consideration of Approval of COVID Reimbursement Services provided by Sheridan Wealth Advisors in the Amount of $189,038

7.C. Consideration and Approval to Designate $700,000 of COVID Reimbursement Funds for Remediation of Facility Accessibility Exceptions Related to THECB Audit

7.D. Consideration and Approval of Investment Policy CAK (LEGAL, LOCAL) Upon First Reading Due to Special Circumstances for Compliance with Audit Requirements

7.E. Consideration and Approval of Changes to Board Local Policies CJ – Transportation Management and FL- Student Rights and Responsibilities, to consolidate FKD and FLF, respectively, and rescind Policies FKD and FLF Upon First Reading Due to Special Circumstances to Codify January 2025 Board Action with TASB Standards

7.F. Consideration and Approval of Changes to Board Policy CDB(LOCAL) – Accounting Inventories to consolidate CDF(LOCAL), and Adoption of GASB-87 and GASB-96 Accounting Rules, and rescinding Policy CDF(LOCAL) Upon First Reading Due to Special Circumstances to Codify January 2025 Board Action and Audit Compliance

7.G. Consideration and Approval of Changes to Board Policy DEB(LOCAL) – Compensation and Benefits, Fringe Benefits and DEB(EXHIBIT) to consolidate DEF(LOCAL), and Adoption Changes to Employee Scholarship Upon First Reading Due to Special Circumstances to Codify January 2025 Board Action and Align with Current Practice

7.H. Consideration and Approval of Changes to Board Policy BCA(LOCAL) – Board Internal Organization, Board Officers and Officials, to consolidate Policy BCAE(LOCAL), Adoption of Update 49 for Policy BCA, and rescission of Policies BCAB, BCAD, and BCAE Upon First Reading Due to Special Circumstances to Codify January 2025 Board Action

7.I. Consideration and Approval of Changes to Board Policy DEC (Local) Compensation and Benefits – Leaves and Absences Upon First Reading Due to Special Circumstances for Compliance with Audit Requirements

7.J. Consideration and Approval of Private Auto Travel Reimbursement at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Published Mileage Rate

7.K. Consideration and Approval of Extending the Current Strategic Plan for an Additional "Gap" Year

7.L. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt the Resolution Designating the Bee County Assessor-Collector of Taxes as the Assessor-Collector of Taxes for Coastal Bend College

7.M. Consideration and Approval of the Bee County Appraisal District’s (BCAD) Proposed Allocation of 2026 Budget Costs to the College in the Amount of $82,209

7.N. Consideration and Ratification of One-Year Renewal of Bookstore Agreement with Texas Book Company (now known as BiblU Campus)

7.O. Consideration and Approval of MindEdge Partnership Agreement with a $1,000 One-time Charge

7.P. Consideration and Approval of Third-party Credentials with MindEdge

7.Q. Consideration and Approval of Third-party Credentials with Ed2Go

7.R. Consideration and Possible Action to Appoint the CBC Interim President to serve on the Bee Development Authority (BDA) Board for the remainder of the Unexpired Term or until a Permanent President is Appointed and Assumes the Role, whichever occurs First

7.S. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Annual Contracts for Employment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year as Recommended by the College President

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION

8.A. Deliberate the Duties of a Public Officer, Including Board Members and Board Goals and Receive Legal Advice in Connection with the Same

8.B. Discuss Presidential Search and Obtain Legal Advice Concerning the Same

8.C. Deliberate the Appointment, Evaluation, and Duties of CBC Employees, Including, but not Limited to, the Chief Financial Officer, and Obtain Legal Advice Regarding the Same

8.D. Consultation with Attorney for Legal Advice, Opinion, and Recommendations, Including, but not Limited to, Matters Related to Pending or Contemplated Litigation and Office of Civil Rights Compliance Plan

8.E. Legal Consultation on Texas Dream Act Litigation

9. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

10. UPCOMING MEETINGS

10.A. June 25, 2025 Special Meeting at 5:30pm

10.B. June 26, 2025 Special Meeting at 5:30pm

10.C. June 30, 2025 Special Meeting at 5:30pm

10.D. July 1, 2025 Special Meeting at 5:30pm

10.E. August 4, 2025 Special Meeting at 5:30pm

10.F. August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting at 5:30pm

10.G. September 16, 2025 Regular Meeting at 5:30pm

10.H. October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting at 5:30pm

11. ADJOURNMENT

12. Appendix