June 15, 2023 at 8:30 AM - Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Board Business

V.A. Chairman's Comments
Action Requested: Information

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

V.C. Presentation of a Proclamation honoring Student Regent Keonne M. McClain
Action Requested: Information

V.D. Oath of Office Administered to the Newly Appointed Board of Regents Members
Action Requested: Information

VI. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson & Dr. Needha Boutte-Queen, Acting Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs 

VI.A. Promotion to Full Professor for Dr. Luis A. Perez-Feliciano
Action Requested: Approval

VII. Administration and Finance
Presenters: Regent Dr. Mary Evans Sias & Ms. Devi Bala, Vice President for Business/Chief Financial Officer

VII.A. Request Approval to Purchase Five (5) SUVs for the Department of Public Safety
Action Requested: Approval

VII.B. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute CCAP Projects
Action Requested: Approval

VII.C. Request Approval Regarding Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget
Action Requested: Approval

VII.D. Presentation of the FY22 Annual Financial Report by FORVIS (BKD)
Action Requested: Information

VII.E. Center for Research Innovation and Instructional Excellence (C-RI2SE)
Action Requested: Information

VIII. Physical Facilities 
Presenters: Regent Brandon L. Simmons & Ms. Devi Bala, Vice President of Business/Chief Financial Officer

VIII.A. Request to Negotiate and Execute contracts for Housing Make-Ready Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for Facilities and Maintenance
Projects
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Learning Library Building Repairs
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for the Installation of New Vehicle Security Gates
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Request to Negotiate and Execute a Contract to Upgrade the University's Exterior
Lighting System
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.F. Ground Lease Agreement with Houston Independent School District
Action Requested: Information

IX. Athletics
Presenters: Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige & Dr. Kevin L. Granger, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

IX.A. No Agenda Items

X. Development and Legislative Affairs
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Ms. Melinda Spaulding, Vice President for University Advancement

X.A. No Agenda Items

XI. Personnel and Litigation
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Mr. Charlies T. Nhan, Acting General Counsel

XI.A. Candidates for Tenure FY 2023
Action Requested: Approval

XII. Audit
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Ms. Darlene Brown, Acting Chief Audit Executive

XII.A. Approval for the Revised Internal Audit Charter
Action Requested: Approval

XIII. Bylaws and Policies
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, Acting General Counsel

XIII.A. Request Approval to Update the Statement of Endowment Fund Investment Policy
Action Requested: Approval

XIV. Consent Docket

XIV.A. Request to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for Student Health Insurance Plans
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.B. Request to Negotiate and Execute a Contract to procure a Half Cab Driving Simulator and Bicycle Simulator
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.C. Request approval to Execute Contract with Ricoh USA Inc. for the University
Copier Fleet
Action Requested: Approval

XV. Executive Session

XV.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorneys concerning any matter listed on this notice/agenda, pending litigations, and proposed settlement agreements.

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 Appointments, Evaluations or Dismissal of Personnel, Naming of the Interim President, and Related Matters as well as the Formation of the Board Oversight Committee.

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

XVII. Adjourn