April 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION

4.A. 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.

4.B. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee(s), including, without limitation, the Internal Auditor.

5. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING

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

6. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

7. ADJOURNMENT

8. CALL TO ORDER

9. ROLL CALL

10. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE

11. INVOCATION
  Marie Valdez, Northwest Vista College

12. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

13. CEREMONIALS

13.A. Recognition of Jane Phipps for Her Leadership on the Alamo Colleges Foundation Board of Directors

13.B. Achieving the Dream 10th Anniversary

13.C. Mission Solar Energy

13.D. The Quality Texas Foundation Performance Recognition - St. Philip's College

14. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS, FACULTY AND STAFF

14.A. La Prensa Foundation Inspirational Student of the Month funded by La Prensa Foundation, founded by Tino & Amelia "Millie" Duran
  Christopher Sanchez, Northwest Vista College

14.B. Alamo Colleges Employee of the Month  (February)
 Cynthia Jaime, St. Philip's College

14.C. Alamo Colleges Employee of the Month (March)
   Rick Tobin, Enterprise Risk Management

14.D. Euretta K. Fairchild Lifetime Community Leadership Award - Dr. Adena Loston

14.E. Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation - Best Practice Presentation to Alamo Colleges Police Department

14.F. Recognition Lt. Greg Koch Distinguished Service Award

15. NEW BUSINESS

15.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize Contract for Services with Bexar County Elections Administrator with estimate of election costs; Final Early Voting Dates, Times, and Polling Places; Election Day Polling Places; and Notice of Election for May 10, 2014 Joint General Election

16. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD (REGISTRATION: 5:00PM - 5:55PM)

17. CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

17.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Special Board Meeting on January 14, 2014

17.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Special Board Meeting on February 13, 2014

17.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on February 18, 2014

18. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

18.A. Board Retreat Report

19. CHANCELLOR'S REPORT

19.A. Monthly Report on Alamo Colleges Regional Centers

19.B. Communities Foundation of Texas - John Fitzpatrick

19.C. Data Days Reports: Inventory Control & Student Financial Aid

19.D. Update on Northeast Lakeview College Accreditation

20. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

20.A. First Responders Academy, San Antonio College

20.B. English 1301 Plus: Leading Students Toward Completion, Northwest Vista College

21. EXECUTIVE SESSION

21.A. 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.

21.B. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending and threatened litigations including, without limitation, any related to instructional materials policy or core curriculum.

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

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

21.E. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee(s), including, without limitation, the Internal Auditor.

21.F. Any action on these matters will be taken in Open Session.

22. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING 

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

23. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE

23.A. Audit, Budget and Finance Committee Report

23.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Alamo Colleges 2014 Retirement Incentive Program

23.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Engagement of Independent Audit Firm for FY2014

23.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Summer Four Day Work Week at Alamo Colleges

23.E. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Predictive Analytics Software for Alamo Colleges

23.F. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Banking Services

24. FACILITIES

24.A. Building, Grounds & Sites Selection Committee Report

24.B. Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Construction Services for Mechanical Upgrades at Alamo Colleges - Palo Alto College

24.C. Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of the Naming of the William R. Sinkin EcoCentro at San Antonio College

24.D. Discussion and Possible Action on the Approval of Naming of the Jesse C. Gutierrez, Jr. Learning Centers

25. ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND STUDENT SUCCESS

25.A. Academic Accountabilty and Student Success Committee Report

25.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of New Workforce Education Program, Vision Care - Associates of Applied Science Degree at St. Philip's College

25.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Honorary Associate of Arts Degree Recipient at St. Philip's College

26. POLICY

26.A. Policy and Long Range Planning Committee Report

26.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Policy C.2.4 - Records Management

26.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Policy G.1.1 - Public Information

26.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Policy G.1.3 - Advertising and Fund Raising

27. CONSENT AGENDA

27.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Consent Agenda Items of the Regular Board Meeting on March 25, 2014

27.A.1) Department of Public Safety Monthly Clery Act Activity Report

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

27.A.3) FISCAL AFFAIRS

27.A.3)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report

27.A.3)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

27.A.3)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports through January 31, 2014

27.A.3)d. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports Through January 31, 2014

27.A.3)e. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Monthly Report on Cooperative Purchases in Excess of $50,000

27.A.4) INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

27.A.4)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Private Gifts to the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Alamo Colleges

28. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE

28.A. Regular Meeting of the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the George E. Killen Community and Education Service Center, 101 Community Meeting Room, 201 West Sheridan, San Antonio, Texas

29. ADJOURNMENT