September 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
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3. Public Testimony
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4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
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4.A. Introduction of Personnel/Personnel Actions
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5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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5.A. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
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5.B. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
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5.C. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
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6. INFORMATION ITEMS
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6.A. Student Success Report – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
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6.B. 2025 Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Annual Conference Report – Mr. Esteban Rangel/Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela/Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos/Ms. Cindy Liendo/Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia/Ms. Adriana Alexander
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6.C. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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6.D. Marketing Plan Update – Dr. Diana Ortiz/Ms. Joana Santillana
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6.E. Senate Bill 37 New Training Requirements for Governing Board Members – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of August 20, 2025
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7.B. Approval of Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BGC(LOCAL)- ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION: COUNCILS AND FACULTY SENATES – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
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7.C. Approval to Enter into Performance Contract with Johnson Control Inc. – Mr. Cesar Vela
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7.D. August 2025 Preliminary Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
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7.E. Approval of Agreement with Toshiba for Document Backfile Scanning Services – Mr. Cesar Vela
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7.F. Approval of Classroom Technology Refresh for Lewis Energy Group Academic Center (LEAC) Building – Mr. Albert Chavez
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7.G. Approval to Purchase Kazen Student Center Stage Audio/Visual Upgrade – Mr. Albert Chavez
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7.H. Approval of Annual Texas Connection Consortium Renewal for Ellucian Banner SaaS – Mr. Albert Chavez
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7.I. Approval of Budgeted Cash Matching Funds Required for the Rio South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation. Inc. Grant Application to be Submitted on Behalf of Laredo College by the Grants Department – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
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8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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8.A. Adopt Amended Resolution Authorizing the Continuation and Ratification of the Faculty Council – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
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8.B. Freeport Exemptions Under Texas Tax Code §11.251 and Article VIII, Section 1-j, of the Texas Constitution – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
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8.C. Approve Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BD(LOCAL) and BD(REGULATION)-BOARD MEETINGS – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
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8.D. Approve Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BBG(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES and BBH(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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9.A. Closed Session Discussion with the College President Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Regarding the Employment, Reassignment, and Duties of Certain Employees Due to a Reorganization
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10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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10.A. Employment, Reassignment, and Duties of Certain Employees Due to a Reorganization
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11. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
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11.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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11.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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12. Upcoming Events:
Friday, October 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Laredo College Foundation Art Gala Fundraiser Event Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – Laredo College 3rd Annual Golf Classic |
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13. Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting |
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14. Adjournment
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