October 15, 2020 at 8:30 AM - Virtual Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Prayer

III. Roll Call

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest Statement

VI. Board Business

VI.A. Oath of Office administered to Student Regent Joseph R. Johnson
Action Requested: Information

VI.B. Approve Minutes for past meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval

VI.C. Fiscal Year 2021 Board of Regents Meeting Calendar
Action Requested: Approval 

VI.D. Chairman's Comments

VII. Administration and Finance
Presenters: Regent Albert H. Myres & Ms. Anita L. Lockridge Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO

VII.A. Purchase of Wi-Fi and Network Equipment from StackLynk LLC
Action Requested: Approval

VII.B. Contract with Nexus Disposal, LLC for Waste Disposal Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.C. Purchase of Building Cabling and Installation Services from Triumph Cabling
Action Requested: Approval

VII.D. Purchase of Uninterrupted Power Supplies from GTS Technology Solutions
Action Requested: Approval 

VII.E. Contract with CORE Higher Education Group for Experiential Management Software
Action Requested: Approval

VII.F. Contract with The Look Enterprises Inc., Tricom, and Facilities Integrated Solutions & Consulting, LLC for Custodial Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.G. Contract with TECHKnowledge Consulting Corp. for  IT Project Management Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.H. Purchase Hosted Oracle Subscription Access License through Ellucian
Action Requested: Approval

VII.I. Contract with Right Now Termite & Pest Control for Pest Control Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.J. Acquisition of Domestic Student Full Benefit Plan
Action Requested: Approval

VII.K. Emergency Purchase of Student Computer Equipment from Lyncverse Technologies
Action Requested: Information

VII.L. Emergency Purchase of Student Hotspot Internet Service from Verizon
Action Requested: Information

VII.M. Second Contract Amendment with Michelle Rahman for Consulting Services
Action Requested: Information

VII.N. Update on Legal Management System - Precision Task Group
Action Requested: Information

VII.O. Endowment Performance (August 31, 2020)
Action Requested: Information

VIII. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Dr. Kendall T. Harris, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research

VIII.A. Admission Criteria
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. American Bar Association (ABA) Report Out
Action Requested: Information

IX. Development & Legislative Affairs
Presenters: Regent Albert H. Myres & Ms. Melinda Spaulding, Vice President for University Advancement

IX.A. Development Update
Action Requested: Information

X. Personnel and Litigation
Presenters: Regent Marc C. Carter & Mr. Hao P. Le, General Counsel

X.A. Request to Consider an Appeal of Employment Decision
Action Requested: Approval

X.B. Request Authorization to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Organizational Change Management
Action Requested: Approval

XI. Physical Facilities 
Presenters: Regent Wesley G. Terrell & Ms. Anita L. Lockridge, Interim Vice President of Administration and Finance/CFO

XI.A. Contract with PBK Architect for Design, Specifications and Contract Administration of Deferred Maintenance in the Thermal Plants and Steam Tunnels as well as Negotiate and Execute Contracts to Perform the Project Work
Action Requested: Approval

XI.B. Contract with CMC Development & Construction LLC for Renovation Services
Action Requested: Approval

XI.C. Contract with Nash Industries, Inc. To Perform Repair Work in the Jesse H. Jones Building
Action Requested: Approval

XI.D. Request Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for Capital Expenditure Plan
Action Requested: Approval

XII. Audit
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Ms. Charla Parker-Thompson, Chief Audit Executive

XII.A. Fiscal Year 2021 (Proposed) Annual Internal Audit Plan
Action Requested: Approval

XII.B. Tasks in Progress Report
Action Requested: Information

XIII. Athletics
Presenters: Regent Albert H. Myres & Mr. Kevin Granger, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

XIII.A. No Agenda Items

XIV. President's Report
Action Requested: Information

XV. Executive Session

XV.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorney(s).

XV.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property.

XV.C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations.

XV.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, including Appointment, Evaluation or Dismissal of Personnel.

XVI. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Action on Executive Session Items as Necessary

XVII. Adjourn