May 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING

3. ROLL CALL

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. INVOCATION
  Jesse Harbert, Northwest Vista College

6. MEMORIALS

7. RECOGNITIONS

7.A. Alamo Colleges District Employee of the Month: Heather Marks, Northeast Lakeview College

7.B. 2021 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholar: Youngseo Yoon, San Antonio College

7.C. 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Award Announcement

8. NEW BUSINESS

8.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Granting of Emeritus Status of English Department

8.B. Discussion and Possible Action to Designate the Records Management Officer of the College District

9. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD 

9.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 18, 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.

10. CHANCELLOR'S REPORT

10.A. Presidents' Report on Student Success Strategies

10.B. Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) Report & Wildly Important Goal Presentation: Northwest Vista College A Digital Badge Journey

10.C. Program Highlight: Northwest Vista College Student Leadership: A Strategic Plan & Reality

10.D. Quarterly Media Report

10.E. Executive Staff Senate Updates

11. STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE, Clint Kingsbery, Chair

11.A. AlamoADVISE Annual Update

11.B. Alamo Collegiate Network Report

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

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

12.A. Discussion and Possible Action on the Annual Debt Management Plan for FY 2022

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

12.C. 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

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

12.E. Discussion and Possible Action for the Purchase of Bookstore Operation Services and Instructional Materials

12.F. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Audit, Budget and Finance Considerations

13. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, Gloria Ray, Chair

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

13.B. 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

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

14. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Joe Alderete, Jr., Chair

14.A. Legislative Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. BUILDING, GROUNDS & SITES SELECTION COMMITTEE, Anna U. Bustamante, Chair

16.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

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

17. LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Leslie Sachanowicz, Chair

17.A. Report and Possible Discussion on Current and Future Legal Affairs Considerations

18. PERSONNEL

18.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Full Time Faculty

18.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Administrators

19. CONSENT AGENDA

19.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Consent Agenda Items

19.A.1) Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 

19.A.1)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting on April 20, 2021

19.A.1)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting on April 13, 2021

19.A.1)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Minutes of Special Board Meeting on April 13, 2021

19.B. Internal Audit Department Monthly Activity Report

19.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Private Gifts to the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Alamo Colleges District

19.D. Department of Public Safety Monthly Clery Act Activity Report

19.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Federal College Work Study (FCWS) Report

19.F. Fiscal Services Reports               

19.F.1) Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

19.F.2) Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report

19.F.3) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports

19.F.4) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Executive Summary

19.F.5) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports 

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

20. EXECUTIVE SESSION

20.A. The Board may go into Executive Session to deliberate on any item referenced in this agenda for open session or executive session based on the following potential exceptions under the Act.

20.B. Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government. Code, the Board may consult with its attorney(s) to seek their advice on any 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.

20.C. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending and threatened litigations.

20.D. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending EEOC charges.

20.E. Pursuant to §551.072, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, including without limitation, a proposed sale of right of way for roadway extension.

20.F. Pursuant to §551.073, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate regarding a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.

20.G. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board 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.

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

21. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING 

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

21.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Consent to a Potential Sale by Tobin, LLC and ACCD Public Facilities Corporation of the Tobin Lofts Project, and Approval of the Execution of a Parking Agreement Between the District and a Purchaser

22. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE

22.A. Regular Meeting of the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees is scheduled for July 27, 2021.

23. ADJOURNMENT