March 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE

3. ROLL CALL

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

5.A. Registration: A Citizen to be Heard is required to email Sandra Torres, Board Liaison, at storres304@alamo.edu by 5:00 pm on March 16, 2021 to register to speak by providing his/her name, the name of the organization if speaking on behalf of an organization, and the agenda item number as to which the Citizen will speak. Staff will contact the citizen to ensure they are able to participate via the zoom link and telephone number provided on the agenda. Individuals will have a three-minute time period. State law limits Trustee response to public comments.

6. STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE, Clint Kingsbery, Chair

6.A. AlamoEXPERIENCE Update

6.B. High School Programs

6.C. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Student Success Considerations

7. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, Roberto Zarate, Chair

7.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Tuition and Fee Schedule Effective Fall 2021

7.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Engagement of Independent Audit Firm for FY2021; and an Amendment to the Financial Audit, Tax and Other Attestation Service Agreement with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP

7.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending the Contract with Nucleus Robotics, LLC. for the Purchase of a Virtual Robotics Training Program

7.D. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Audit, Budget and Finance Considerations

8. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, Gloria Ray, Chair

8.A. Workforce Development Committee Report

8.B. Education and Training Center Update

8.C. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Workforce Development Considerations

9. BUILDING, GROUNDS AND SITES SELECTION COMMITTEE, Anna U. Bustamante, Chair

9.A. Presentation on CIP Minority Women Veterans Business Enterprises Participation (SMWVBE)

9.B. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Building, Grounds and Sites Selection Considerations

10. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Joe Alderete, Chair

10.A. Texas Opportunity Coalition Report

10.B. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Legislative Considerations.

11. POLICY AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE, Dr. Lorraine Pulido, Chair

11.A. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Policy and Long-Range Planning Considerations

12. LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Leslie Sachanowicz, Chair

12.A. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Legal Affairs Considerations, Including Assignment of Counsel.

13. CONSENT AGENDA

13.A. FISCAL SERVICES REPORTS

13.A.1) Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report

13.A.2) Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

13.A.3) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports

13.A.4) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Executive Summary

13.A.5) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports 

13.A.6) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Monthly Report on Cooperative Purchases in Excess of $100,000

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

14.A. The Committee of the Whole may go into Executive Session to deliberate on any item referenced in this agenda above or hereinbelow based on the following potential exceptions under the Act:

14.B. Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole may
consult with its attorney(s) to seek their advice on matter(s) in which the duty of the
attorney(s) to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.

14.C. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole may
consult with its attorneys about pending and threatened litigations.

14.D. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole may
consult with its attorneys about pending and threatened EEOC charges.

14.E. Pursuant to §551.072, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole may
deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, including without limitation, realty acquisition and proposed roadway extension updates and the lease of District property for public education purposes.

14.F. Pursuant to §551.073, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole may
deliberate regarding a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.

14.G. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole may
deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, performance
of duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee(s), including, without
limitation, the duties Chancellor.

14.H. Any action on these matters will be taken in Open Session.

15. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING

15.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.

16. ADJOURNMENT