Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Testimony
4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
4.A. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Accreditation Reaffirmation
4.B. Recognition of the Global Logistics Center as Recipient of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation’s 2026 Pathways for Trade Symposium Ambassadors Award
4.C. Elevate Laredo Leadership
4.D. 2026 Engineering Day
5. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Mr. Jesus Ramirez
6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.A. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
6.B. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
6.C. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.A. Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos/Ms. Cindy Liendo/Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia
7.B. Student Success Report – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
7.C. Report on the Aspen Collaborative/Counseling Taskforce – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
7.D. Notification of Employee Compensation During Closure Due to Inclement Weather as Per Laredo College Policy DEA(LOCAL)-COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS: COMPENSATION PLAN – Dr. Minita Ramírez
7.E. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Request – Dr. Minita Ramirez
7.F. Faculty Council Membership 2026-2027 – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
7.G. Report on Laredo College Fall Fest – Mr. Pedro Rivera/Ms. Joanna Santillana
7.H. Notice to Not Seek Reelection to the Board of Trustees – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos/Ms. Cindy Liendo
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of September 24, 2026, and Special Called Board Meeting of October 12, 2026
8.B. September 2026 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
8.C. Approval of the August 2026 Quarterly and Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Investment Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
8.D. Approval for the Purchase of Equipment for the Automotive Technology Program – Mr. Cesar Vela
8.E. Ratification of Three (3) Year Agreement with NeoEd for Human Resources Management System – Ms. Veronica Cardenas
8.F. Consideration and Approval of the IRS-Required Restatement of the Laredo College 403(b) and Optional Retirement Program (ORP) Plans – Ms. Veronica Cardenas
8.G. Approval of Classroom Technology Refresh for the Cigarroa Science Building – Mr. Albert Chavez
8.H. Approval of Laredo College Fort McIntosh Campus Data Center Core Switch Refresh – Mr. Albert Chavez
8.I. Approval of Network Switch Refresh for the Laredo College Fort McIntosh Campus – Mr. Albert Chavez
8.J. Approval of Microphone and Video Upgrades in the Adolfo C. and Maria de Jesus De La Garza Building – The Judge Mercurio Martinez Board Room Annex, Room 101 – Mr. Albert Chavez
8.K. Approval of Annual Texas Connection Consortium Renewal and TrueUp for Ellucian Banner SaaS – Mr. Albert Chavez
8.L. Approval of Ellucian Journey Annual Renewal – Mr. Albert Chavez
8.M. Approval for Laredo College South Campus Window Seal Replacement Project – Mr. Wicho Tijerina
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
9.A. Discuss and Approve Modifications to Laredo College Board Policies:
  • BBFA(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: ETHICS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES
  • BBG(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES
  • BBI(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
  • BCB(LOCAL)-BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION: BOARD COMMITTEES
  • BCC(LOCAL)-BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION: ATTORNEY

- Ms. Jackie Leven Ramos/Mr. Esteban Rangel
9.B. Approval of Updates on Lab and Liability Fees – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
9.C. Annual Update on General Education (Core Curriculum) – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
9.D. Approval of General Education Comprehensive Report and Senate Bill 37 Certification Compliance Review – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Ms. Norma Hachar
9.E. Approval of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Protective Services - Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
9.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Rebranding of the Laredo College South Campus – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10.A. Closed Session Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074 to Receive Legal Advice from the College District Attorney Regarding Laredo College Employee Level III Appeal of a Title IX Complaint and to Conduct the Level III Appeal Hearing 
10.B. Closed Session Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074 to Receive Legal Advice from the College District Attorney Regarding Laredo College Employee Level III Appeal of a Retaliation Complaint and to Conduct the Level III Appeal Hearing 
 
10.C. Closed Session Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074 Concerning the Grievance Process in a Pending Personnel Matter and to Appoint an Investigator
11. ROLL CALL
12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
12.A. Laredo College Employee Level III Appeal of a Title IX Complaint  
12.B. Laredo College Employee Level III Appeal of a Retaliation Complaint  
12.C. Grievance Process in a Pending Personnel Matter, Including the Appointment of an Investigator
13. PRESIDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS AND REMARKS
14. Upcoming Events: 
Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. – Laredo College Police Academy Graduation at the Martinez Fine Arts Center

Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – Laredo College Golf Classic Tournament at the Casa Blanca Golf Course

November 23 – 27, 2026 – Thanksgiving Holidays

Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. – Laredo College Tree Lighting at LC South Campus
 
15. Next Meeting Date: 
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 
16. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Subject:
3. Public Testimony
Subject:
4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
Subject:
4.A. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Accreditation Reaffirmation
Subject:
4.B. Recognition of the Global Logistics Center as Recipient of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation’s 2026 Pathways for Trade Symposium Ambassadors Award
Subject:
4.C. Elevate Laredo Leadership
Subject:
4.D. 2026 Engineering Day
Subject:
5. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Mr. Jesus Ramirez
Subject:
6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
6.A. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Subject:
6.B. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
Subject:
6.C. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
Subject:
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
7.A. Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos/Ms. Cindy Liendo/Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia
Subject:
7.B. Student Success Report – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
Subject:
7.C. Report on the Aspen Collaborative/Counseling Taskforce – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
Subject:
7.D. Notification of Employee Compensation During Closure Due to Inclement Weather as Per Laredo College Policy DEA(LOCAL)-COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS: COMPENSATION PLAN – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Request – Dr. Minita Ramirez
Attachments:
Subject:
7.F. Faculty Council Membership 2026-2027 – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
7.G. Report on Laredo College Fall Fest – Mr. Pedro Rivera/Ms. Joanna Santillana
Subject:
7.H. Notice to Not Seek Reelection to the Board of Trustees – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos/Ms. Cindy Liendo
Subject:
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of September 24, 2026, and Special Called Board Meeting of October 12, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. September 2026 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Approval of the August 2026 Quarterly and Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Investment Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Approval for the Purchase of Equipment for the Automotive Technology Program – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
8.E. Ratification of Three (3) Year Agreement with NeoEd for Human Resources Management System – Ms. Veronica Cardenas
Attachments:
Subject:
8.F. Consideration and Approval of the IRS-Required Restatement of the Laredo College 403(b) and Optional Retirement Program (ORP) Plans – Ms. Veronica Cardenas
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G. Approval of Classroom Technology Refresh for the Cigarroa Science Building – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.H. Approval of Laredo College Fort McIntosh Campus Data Center Core Switch Refresh – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.I. Approval of Network Switch Refresh for the Laredo College Fort McIntosh Campus – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.J. Approval of Microphone and Video Upgrades in the Adolfo C. and Maria de Jesus De La Garza Building – The Judge Mercurio Martinez Board Room Annex, Room 101 – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.K. Approval of Annual Texas Connection Consortium Renewal and TrueUp for Ellucian Banner SaaS – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.L. Approval of Ellucian Journey Annual Renewal – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.M. Approval for Laredo College South Campus Window Seal Replacement Project – Mr. Wicho Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
9.A. Discuss and Approve Modifications to Laredo College Board Policies:
  • BBFA(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: ETHICS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES
  • BBG(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES
  • BBI(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
  • BCB(LOCAL)-BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION: BOARD COMMITTEES
  • BCC(LOCAL)-BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION: ATTORNEY

- Ms. Jackie Leven Ramos/Mr. Esteban Rangel
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Approval of Updates on Lab and Liability Fees – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Annual Update on General Education (Core Curriculum) – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. Approval of General Education Comprehensive Report and Senate Bill 37 Certification Compliance Review – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina/Ms. Norma Hachar
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Approval of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in Protective Services - Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
Attachments:
Subject:
9.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Rebranding of the Laredo College South Campus – Dr. Minita Ramirez/Dr. Heriberto Hernandez
Attachments:
Subject:
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10.A. Closed Session Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074 to Receive Legal Advice from the College District Attorney Regarding Laredo College Employee Level III Appeal of a Title IX Complaint and to Conduct the Level III Appeal Hearing 
10.B. Closed Session Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074 to Receive Legal Advice from the College District Attorney Regarding Laredo College Employee Level III Appeal of a Retaliation Complaint and to Conduct the Level III Appeal Hearing 
 
10.C. Closed Session Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.074 Concerning the Grievance Process in a Pending Personnel Matter and to Appoint an Investigator
Subject:
11. ROLL CALL
Subject:
12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
12.A. Laredo College Employee Level III Appeal of a Title IX Complaint  
Subject:
12.B. Laredo College Employee Level III Appeal of a Retaliation Complaint  
Subject:
12.C. Grievance Process in a Pending Personnel Matter, Including the Appointment of an Investigator
Subject:
13. PRESIDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS AND REMARKS
Attachments:
Subject:
14. Upcoming Events: 
Friday, October 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. – Laredo College Police Academy Graduation at the Martinez Fine Arts Center

Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – Laredo College Golf Classic Tournament at the Casa Blanca Golf Course

November 23 – 27, 2026 – Thanksgiving Holidays

Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. – Laredo College Tree Lighting at LC South Campus
 
Subject:
15. Next Meeting Date: 
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 
Subject:
16. Adjournment

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