February 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING

3. ROLL CALL

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. INVOCATION - Dean Jennifer Scheidt, Palo Alto College

6. MEMORIALS

7. RECOGNITIONS

7.A. AlamoPROMISE Student of the Month -  Melina Arambula, Palo Alto College

7.B. Alamo Colleges District Employee of the Month - Kris Hernandez, St. Philip's College

8. NEW BUSINESS

8.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Granting of Emeritus Status - Mary A. Kunz, St. Philip's College

8.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Granting of Emeritus Status - William D. Thorton, St. Philip's College

9. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD 

9.A. Registration: 5:00 PM - 5:55 PM

10. CHAIR'S REPORT - Roberto Zarate

10.A. VIA Proposed New Silver Line Bus Corridor 

10.B. Community Outreach; National Philanthropy Day Luncheon; Links Inc. 22nd Annual Western Gala

11. CHANCELLOR'S REPORT - Dr. Mike Flores 

11.A. Alamo Colleges Foundation 2023 Update

12. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, Dr. Yvonne Katz, Chair

12.A. Discussion and Possible Action on FY2022-23 Annual Financial Reports for San Antonio College, St. Philip's College, Palo Alto College, and Northwest Vista College, and FY2022-23 Annual Financial Report for Northeast Lakeview College

12.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending the SB 1882 Partnership Agreement Between San Antonio Independent School District and the College District

13. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, Dr. Gene Sprague, Chair

13.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Interlocal Agreement with the City of San Antonio's Training For Job Success Program 

14. BUILDING, GROUNDS & SITES SELECTION COMMITTEE, Gloria Ray, Chair

14.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Alamo Colleges District - San Antonio College Maintenance Tax Note 2022 (MTN22) Funded Contract Package 6, Renovations [Chemistry/Geology Building and Central Plant Building|

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

15.A. Legislative Report

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

16.A. Discussion and Possible Action Academic Freedom Policy D.3.5

17. PERSONNEL

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

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

18. CONSENT AGENDA

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

18.A.1) Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

18.A.1)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on January 23, 2023

18.A.1)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Special Board Meeting on December 5, 2023

18.A.2) Internal Audit Department Monthly Activity Report

18.A.3) Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Private Gifts to the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Alamo Colleges District

18.A.4) Department of Public Safety Monthly Clery Act Activity Report

18.A.5) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Federal College Work Study (FCWS) Report

18.A.6) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Policies Reviewed with No Substantive Changes

18.A.7) Fiscal Services Reports

18.A.7)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report

18.A.7)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

18.A.7)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports

18.A.7)d. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Executive Summary

18.A.7)e. Maintenance Tax Note (MTN) 2022 Program Executive Summary

18.A.7)f. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports 

19. EXECUTIVE SESSION

19.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.

19.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.

19.C. Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending and threatened Litigations, including without limitation, claims by a resigned San Antonio College faculty member, claims by St. Philip's College student, and settlement of the claim of Dr. Johnson Varkey. 

19.D. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending EEOC charges.

19.E. Pursuant to §551.072, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

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

19.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 Chancellor, Personnel and the District Director of Internal Audit

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

20. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING 

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

21. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE

21.A. Regular Meeting of the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees is scheduled for March 26, 2024

22. ADJOURNMENT