October 29, 2026 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. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Accreditation Reaffirmation
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4.B. Recognition of the Global Logistics Center as Recipient of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation’s 2026 Pathways for Trade Symposium Ambassadors Award
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4.C. Elevate Laredo Leadership
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4.D. 2026 Engineering Day
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5. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Mr. Jesus Ramirez
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6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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6.A. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
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6.B. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
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6.C. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
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7. INFORMATION ITEMS
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7.A. Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos/Ms. Cindy Liendo/Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia
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7.B. Student Success Report – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
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7.C. Report on the Aspen Collaborative/Counseling Taskforce – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
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7.D. Notification of Employee Compensation During Closure Due to Inclement Weather as Per Laredo College Policy DEA(LOCAL)-COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS: COMPENSATION PLAN – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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7.E. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Request – Dr. Minita Ramirez
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7.F. Faculty Council Membership 2026-2027 – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
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7.G. Report on Laredo College Fall Fest – Mr. Pedro Rivera/Ms. Joanna Santillana
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7.H. Notice to Not Seek Reelection to the Board of Trustees – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos/Ms. Cindy Liendo
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of September 24, 2026, and Special Called Board Meeting of October 12, 2026
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8.B. September 2026 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
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8.C. Approval of the August 2026 Quarterly and Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Investment Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
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8.D. Approval for the Purchase of Equipment for the Automotive Technology Program – Mr. Cesar Vela
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8.E. Ratification of Three (3) Year Agreement with NeoEd for Human Resources Management System – Ms. Veronica Cardenas
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8.F. Consideration and Approval of the IRS-Required Restatement of the Laredo College 403(b) and Optional Retirement Program (ORP) Plans – Ms. Veronica Cardenas
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8.G. Approval of Classroom Technology Refresh for the Cigarroa Science Building – Mr. Albert Chavez
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8.H. Approval of Laredo College Fort McIntosh Campus Data Center Core Switch Refresh – Mr. Albert Chavez
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8.I. Approval of Network Switch Refresh for the Laredo College Fort McIntosh Campus – Mr. Albert Chavez
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8.J. Approval of Microphone and Video Upgrades in the Adolfo C. and Maria de Jesus De La Garza Building – The Judge Mercurio Martinez Board Room Annex, Room 101 – Mr. Albert Chavez
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8.K. Approval of Annual Texas Connection Consortium Renewal and TrueUp for Ellucian Banner SaaS – Mr. Albert Chavez
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8.L. Approval of Ellucian Journey Annual Renewal – Mr. Albert Chavez
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8.M. Approval for Laredo College South Campus Window Seal Replacement Project – Mr. Wicho Tijerina
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9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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9.A. Discuss and Approve Modifications to Laredo College Board Policies:
- Ms. Jackie Leven Ramos/Mr. Esteban Rangel
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9.B. Approval of Updates on Lab and Liability Fees – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
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9.C. Annual Update on General Education (Core Curriculum) – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
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9.D. Approval of General Education Comprehensive Report and Senate Bill 37 Certification Compliance Review – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Ms. Norma Hachar
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9.E. Approval of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Protective Services - Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
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9.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Rebranding of the Laredo College South Campus – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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11. ROLL CALL
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12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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12.A. Laredo College Employee Level III Appeal of a Title IX Complaint
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12.B. Laredo College Employee Level III Appeal of a Retaliation Complaint
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12.C. Grievance Process in a Pending Personnel Matter, Including the Appointment of an Investigator
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13. PRESIDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS AND REMARKS
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14. Upcoming Events:
Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. – Laredo College Police Academy Graduation at the Martinez Fine Arts Center Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – Laredo College Golf Classic Tournament at the Casa Blanca Golf Course November 23 – 27, 2026 – Thanksgiving Holidays Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. – Laredo College Tree Lighting at LC South Campus |
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15. Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting |
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16. Adjournment
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