October 26, 2026 at 1:30 PM - October Meeting

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge & Moment of Silence

Roll Call & Determination of Quorum

Minutes

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Full Board Minutes of Monday, September 28, 2026

Comments from the Community

Other Citizens

Constituent Leader Activity Reports

Faculty Senate - Mike Bell, President

Professional Council - Dr. Shani Johnson, President

Classified Council - Sonia Kukuch, President

Student Government Association (SGA) - Abrielle Serona, President

Limited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, Series 2026

Presentation by Minto Communities: Latitude Margaritaville

Program Spotlight - Surgical Technology

Lydia Wardell, Surgical Technology Program Coordinator

Student Spotlight

Yuliana Rocha - Surgical Technology

Consideration of and Possible Action to Increase Contract 23-36 with Cannon Design - Furniture Design Studio for Furniture Planning Services for the New Cosmetology and Culinary Center Project in the Amount of $52,500, Plus Reimbursables, for a Revised Total Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $572,500

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment No. 1 to Contract 23-53 with Tellepsen Builders for the Interior Demolition Scope of the Cosmetology and Culinary Center Project in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $442,100

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve Award of Contract 27-13 to Gaumard Scientific for the Purchase of AI Manikins in the Amount of $374,611.96 to be Paid with Grant Funds

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve an Increase to Contract 18-24 with EAB Global, Inc. for the Purchase of Advanced AI - Navigate 360 Component in the Amount of $89,412 for a Revised Total Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $655,243 through August 31, 2028

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve a One (1) Year Extension to Contract 27-14 with BM Technologies (BMTX) for Student Refund Management Services for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $19,800 to be Paid from the Operating Budget

Financial Report(s)

Consideration of and Possible Action to Accept the September 2026 Investment and Financial Reports

Human Resources Items

Appointment Nominations

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Appointment Nomination of Karol Paredes Plascencia to the Position of Enrollment Coach, Continuing Education Department

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Appointment Nomination of Ciara Rougely to the Position of Student Resource Coordinator, Dean of Students Department

Consideration of and Possible Action to Approve the Appointment Nomination of Nicole Van Tassell to the Position of Enrollment Coach, Strategic Enrollment Management Department

Consideration of and Possible Acceptance of the Non-Contractual Positions Hiring Report as Written 

Board Report

President's Report

Updates

Community Engagement Report

Houston Endowment Grant Award

8-Week Advantage Data Summary

Reminders/Announcements

Board Meetings
December 2026 - Monday, December 7, 2026
January 2027 - Monday, January 25, 2027
February 2027 - Monday, February 22, 2027

Special Called BOT Meeting - Thursday, November 19, 2026, 4:30 p.m., Boardroom

Day of the Dead Celebration - Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Student Center

Native American History Month Celebration - Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Conference Center

Holiday Reception - Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 3-5 p.m., Student Center

December Graduation - Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m., Abundant Life Christian Center

Resignations and Retirement Report

Miscellaneous Updates

Adjournment to a Closed or Executive Session Pursuant to the Texas Government Code of the Open Meetings Act

Consideration of and Possible Action on any Items Discussed in Closed Session

Adjourn