May 11, 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 May 11, 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. Introduction of Student Trustee and Student Trustee Alternate

6.B. College Readiness: Math High Challenge Courses

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

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

7.A. Presentation on FY2021 Audit Plan of Independent External Auditor Weaver

7.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the Annual Debt Management Plan for FY 2022

7.C. Financial Report: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

7.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Funding Source for Micronauts Center Student Activity Stations for San Antonio College

7.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending the Contracts with First Object, Inc. and the Strata Information Group, Inc. Providing for Purchase of Temporary Employment Services for IT Professionals

7.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending the Contracts with iTutor.com, Inc. for the Purchase of Virtual Academic Instruction Programs

7.G. Discussion and Possible Action for the Purchase of Bookstore Operation Services and Instructional Materials

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

7.I. Consent Agenda Items: Fiscal Services Reports               

7.I.1) Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

7.I.2) Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report

7.I.3) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports

7.I.4) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Executive Summary

7.I.5) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports 

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

8. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, Gloria Ray, Chair

8.A. Workforce Development Committee Meeting Report

8.B. Alamo Academies Report

8.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending a Contract with Empyra, Inc. Providing for the Purchase of Workforce Training Management Software

8.D. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Advanced Manufacturing Job Skills Training in Accordance with a Texas Workforce Commission - Skills Development Fund Grant Award

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

9. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Joe Alderete, Chair

9.A. Legislative Update

9.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of Statement in Support of AlamoPROMISE

9.C. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Legislative Considerations

10. LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Leslie Sachanowicz, Chair

10.A. Overview of Policy B.7.2 Legal Representation

10.B. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Legal Affairs Considerations

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

11.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval and Revision of Policy C.3.1

11.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending Policy B.7.2 Legal Representation

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

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

12.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Amendment and Restatement of the Ground Lease for a Portion of Alamo Colleges District's Northwest Education and Training Center Property to VIA Metropolitan Transit

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

13. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

13.B. Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government Code, the Committee of the Whole may consult with its attorneys 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, including, without limitation, legal considerations incident to a possible third-party offer to purchase realty owned by an affiliate.

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

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

13.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, a proposed sale of right of way for roadway extension.

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

13.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 of the Chancellor.

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

13.I. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING

13.I.1) Discussion and Possible Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.

14. ADJOURNMENT