August 19, 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 June 3, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes

5.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the June 4, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes

5.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the June 5, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes

5.D. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the June 13, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes

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

5.F. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Bee County Appraisal District (BCAD) Certification of Values 2025 CBC-Bee County

5.G. Consideration and Acceptance of a Donation in the Amount of $809,000 from the M.G. & Lillie A. Johnson Foundation, Inc. for the Purchase of 31 Dental Hygiene chairs and related equipment for the Nursing Program

5.H. Consideration and Approval to Designate $200,000 of Employee Retention Funds for Replacement of Furnishings in College Dormitories

5.I. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Perkins Grant and Budget for FY2025-2026

6. REPORTS

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

6.B. President's Report

6.C. FY2025 Audit Progress Status

7. NEW BUSINESS

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

7.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Propose Tax Rate, Adopt Planning Calendar, and Schedule Public Hearings, if Necessary

7.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Coastal Bend College’s 2024 Tax Roll Submitted by the Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector Pursuant to Section 26.09 (e) of the Texas Property Tax Code

7.D. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Housing Handbook and Fees

7.E. Consider and Ratify Tuition changes for Compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Rules

7.F. Consideration and Approval of Waiver of Dual Credit Fees from Partner ISDs for Summer I and Summer II 2025 Terms

7.G. Consider and Approval of Application Process for Reinstatement of the LVN to RN Bridge Program with the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) and Authorization for Budget Allocation for Personnel

7.H. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Goodwill Industries of South Texas

7.I. Consider and Ratify a Lease with Upbring Head Start, a Texas Nonprofit Corporation, for approximately 3,000 square feet of space for the purpose of operating a Head Start program in the local community as a grantee, until June 30, 2026

7.J. Consideration and Approval of Possible Action to Convey Surplus Property to Windham School District

7.K. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt, Modify, and Review Board Policies AD (Local) — Educational Role, Mission, Purpose, and Responsibility; BG (Local) — Administrative Organization; CF (Local) — Purchasing and Acquisition; CFE (Local) — Purchasing and Acquisition: Vendor Relations; CAN (Local) — Appropriations and Revenue Sources: Rentals and Services Charges; DAA (Local) — Employment Objectives: Equal Employment Opportunity; DIAA (Local) — Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: Sex and Sexual Violence; FA (Local) — Equal Educational Opportunity: Pregnant and Parenting Students; and FFDA (Local) — Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: Sex and Sexual Violence — as recommended by the College President upon First Reading due to special circumstances to codify current practice

7.L. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Texas Education Code Section 51.3525 Compliance Certification

7.M. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding – MindEdge Partner Program Letter of Agreement

7.N. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of a new Applicant Tracking (Recruit), Performance (Manage), and Training (Develop) Software through Ellucian’s strategic partner, NEO ED

7.O. Consider and Adopt the “Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees 2024-2025 Self-Evaluation Instrument” as presented, as the official instrument for the 2025 Annual Self-Evaluation

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION

8.A. Hear and Deliberate Student Grievance Pursuant to Board Policy FLD (Local) and Consult with Legal Counsel Regarding the Same (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071, .074, .082, .0821)

8.B. Deliberate the Duties of a Public Officer, Including Board Members and Board Goals and Receive Legal Advice in Connection with the Same (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071, .074)

8.C. 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 (Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071)

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

9.A. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Student Grievance Pursuant to Board Policy FLD (Local)

10. UPCOMING MEETINGS

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

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

10.C. November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting at 5:30pm

10.D. December 16, 2025 Regular Meeting at 5:30pm

11. ADJOURNMENT

12. Appendix