February 17, 2026 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. UPDATE BY THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT

6. MISSION MOMENT

7. CONSENT AGENDA

7.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the December 16, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

7.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the January 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

8. REPORTS

8.A. Annual Report on Tax Abatement from Avangrid Renewables

8.B. Potential 2026 Tax Maintenance Note for Deferred Maintenance Projects

8.C. Report on Revised Faculty Contract Template for Fiscal Year 2026–2027

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.A. Consider and Possible Action to Approve Offer to Purchase Tax Sale Property

9.B. Consider Approval of the Procurement of Video Conferencing and Telephone Services

9.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Disposal of College-Owned Cellular Phones

9.D. Consider Approval of Proposed Policy Updates to Align with TASB Manual

9.E. Review and Action as Necessary on Removal and Disposal of Dorm Furniture to Allow for Replacement Installment

10. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JANUARY 2026

10.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Monthly Financial Reports for January 2026

11. REVIEW OF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

11.A. Review of Contracts for Employment and Resignations as Recommended by the College President (Non-contract employees provided for informational purposes)

11.B. Board Committee Reports (Executive, Finance and Audit, and Policy)

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION

12.A. Discussion of Campus Safety and Security Update (Texas Government Code 551.076, Security Devices or Security Audits)

12.B. Private Consultation with the Board’s Attorney Concerning Compliance, Accreditation, Regulatory, and Related Matters (Texas Government Code 551.071, Consultation with Attorney)

12.C. Discussion of Presidential Responsibilities and Related Administrative Matters (Texas Government Code §551.074, Personnel)

12.D. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Texas Government Code §551.074, Personnel)

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

14. UPCOMING MEETINGS

14.A. March 17, 2026 Regular Meeting at 5:30pm

14.B. April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting at 5:30pm

14.C. May 19, 2026 Regular Meeting at 5:30pm

15. ADJOURNMENT

16. Appendix