December 12, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE

4. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE

5. INVOCATION 
  Dr. Brittany Chozinski, NLC Faculty Senate President and Associate Professor of Sociology, Northeast Lakeview College

6. MEMORIALS

7. CEREMONIALS/RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS

7.A. La Prensa Foundation Inspirational Student of the Month funded by La Prensa Foundation, founded by Tino & Amelia "Millie" Duran 
   Janette Martinez, Northwest Vista College (October 2017)

7.B. La Prensa Foundation Inspirational Student of the Month funded by La Prensa Foundation, founded by Tino & Amelia "Millie" Duran 
   Brianna Dzierzanowski, Northeast Lakeview College (November 2017)

7.C. Alamo Colleges District Employee of the Month
   La Trenda S. Walker, Northeast Lakeview College (November 2017)

7.D. Alamo Colleges District Employee of the Month
   Miguel Lopez, San Antonio College (December 2017)

7.E. Cecelia Gardon, benefactor, Cecil M. Winn Endowed Scholarship

7.F. Recognition of Dr. Harold Whitis

7.G. Recognition to The DeBerry Group

7.H. Comet Award by the San Antonio Women’s Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Dr. Adelina S. Silva

7.I. Appreciation for Accreditation Collaboration to St. Philip' s College and San Antonio College, Dr. Veronica Garcia

7.J. Alamo Colleges District – Central Texas Technology Center Expansion Project nominated for the AACOG 2017 Government Project of the Year Award, Chester Jenke

7.K. Alamo Colleges Police Department Award “Re-Recognized Status” for compliance with the Texas Law Enforcement Agency Best Practices Recognition Program

7.L. 2017 Platinum Award for Healthy Workplace Recognition by the Mayor’s Fitness Council, Dr. Diane Snyder

7.M. Palo Alto College ranks highest in region for all Junior and Community Colleges by RateMyProfessors.com, Dr. Mike Flores

7.N. Emeritus Status
        Dr. Earl Wright, Professor Emeritus, Alamo Colleges District - San Antonio College

8. NEW BUSINESS

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

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

10. CHAIR'S REPORT

10.A. Introduction Trustee Joe Jesse Sanchez, District 9

10.B. Chancellor Search Report

11. CHANCELLOR'S REPORT

11.A. SACSCOC Update

11.B. Alamo Colleges District E-Holiday Card Contest, Michelle Perales

11.C. Monthly Report on Alamo Colleges District Regional Centers, Dr. Federico Zaragoza

11.D. 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) Report & Wildly Important Goal (WIG) Presentation
  Division of Social Sciences, Northeast Lakeview College, Jeff Hassmann

11.E. Alamo Area College Access and Completion Summit

12. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
   EDUC 1300/ENGL 1301 - Learning Communities, Northeast Lakeview College, Angela Brazeal Hager

13. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE - Roberto Zarate, Chair

13.A. Legislative Report, Roberto Zarate

14. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT- Denver McClendon, Chair

14.A. AACC Pathways - Dr. Yvonne Katz, Clint Kingsbery, Dr. Gene Sprague

14.B. HACU Annual Conference, Joe Alderete, Anna U. Bustamante, Roberto Zarate

14.C. Casa Merced Reception, Joe Jesse Sanchez

14.D. Listening Tour - Precinct 4 Commissioner Calvert, Joe Jesse Sanchez

14.E. Sembradores of San Antonio Educational Foundation, Alicia Moreno

14.F. Project Quest Silver Anniversary Luncheon, Dr. Yvonne Katz and Joe Alderete

14.G. Mayor Ron Nirenberg Meeting, Dr. Yvonne Katz

14.H. Northeast Lakeview College Stars of Texas Anniversary Gala, Dr. Yvonne Katz,

14.I. Access and Completion Summit, Dr. Yvonne Katz

14.J. SAWCC Foundation Annual Constellation of Stars Awards Gala, Dr. Yvonne Katz, Joe Alderete

14.K. International Education Week 2017 Kick-Off Celebration, Alicia Moreno

14.L. Judson ISD Early College High School Meeting, Dr. Yvonne Katz, Denver McClendon, Joe Alderete,

14.M. AACC Fall Board Meeting, Roberto Zarate

14.N. NISD Bond Advisory Committee Meeting, Roberto Zarate

14.O. Return on Investment Meeting, Roberto Zarate

14.P. Legislative Meeting with Kristi Wyatt, Roberto Zarate

14.Q. Annual American Sunrise Gala, Anna U. Bustamante, Joe Alderete, Alicia Moreno, Joe Jesse Sanchez, Clint Kingsbery

14.R. THECB Governing Board Leadership Conference, Joe Alderete, Marcelo Casillas, Roberto Zarate and Alicia Moreno

14.S. Travis Early College Blue Ribbon Designation, Dr. Yvonne Katz

14.T. Annual Fabulous Holiday Brunch & GED Scholarship Fundraiser, Dr. Yvonne Katz, Anna U. Bustamante,

14.U. Editorial Board Meeting, Dr. Yvonne Katz, Denver McClendon, Joe Alderete, Roberto Zarate and Alicia Moreno

14.V. ALAS Holiday Luncheon, Roberto Zarate and Alicia Moreno

14.W. San Antonio Chamber of Commerce 2017 Annual Gala, Anna U. Bustamante and Alicia Moreno

14.X. Graduation of the Fourth Cohort of Becalos Scholars, Alicia Moreno

15. POLICY AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING - Denver McClendon, Chair

15.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Policies B.6.1 Board Committees, D.6.1 Professional Development, E.1.3 Core Curriculum and Degrees and F.6.1 Student Success

16. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE - Roberto Zarate, Chair

16.A. Discussion and Possible Action on FY2016-17 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Annual Financial Report for Northeast Lakeview College

16.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Voting for the Bexar Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2018-2019

16.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of FY 2017-18 Budget: Amendment No. 1

16.D. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of FY 2017-18 Budget: Amendment No. 2

16.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the 2017 Tax Assessment Roll

17. BUILDING, GROUNDS & SITES SELECTION - Joe Alderete, Chair

17.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Disposition of Lower Valley School House, its Contents and Fundraising Proceeds

17.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Ratification of Sublease Agreement with Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce at the Good Samaritan - Veteran Outreach and Transition Center, St. Philip’s College

17.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with Southside Independent School District Concerning the Southside Education and Training Center

18. PERSONNEL

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

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

19. CONSENT AGENDA

19.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of the Consent Agenda Items of the Regular Board Meeting on December 12, 2017

19.A.1) CORRECTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

19.A.1)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the  Meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 12, 2017

19.A.1)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on September 19, 2017

19.A.1)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Special Board Meeting/Retreat on October 7, 2017

19.A.1)d. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the  Meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 17, 2017

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

19.A.3) Department of Public Safety Monthly Clery Act Activity Report

19.A.4) FISCAL AFFAIRS

19.A.4)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report

19.A.4)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

19.A.4)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports through October 31, 2017

19.A.4)d. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Monthly Report on Cooperative Purchases in Excess of $100,000

19.A.4)e. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports Through October 31, 2017

19.A.4)f. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Investment Report through August 31, 2017

19.A.5) INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

19.A.5)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Private Gifts to the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Alamo Colleges

20. EXECUTIVE SESSION

20.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.

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

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

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

20.E. 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.

20.F. 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.

22. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE

22.A. Regular Meeting of the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the George E. Killen Community and Education Service Center, 101 Community Meeting Room, 201 West Sheridan, San Antonio, Texas

23. ADJOURNMENT