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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.A. Invocation
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.A. Faculty Spotlight: 2023-24 Innovation Grant Award Recipients
  • Lori Solley
  • Natalie Wade
  • Matthew Simpson
  • Peter Cunningham
2.B. Student Success Data Spotlight: IPEDS 150% Graduation Rate Trend
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.A. To consider approving the minutes of the February 12, 2024, Regular Board Meeting
4.B. To consider approval of personnel items submitted as follows:
  • Employee Resignations
  • Employee Retirements
  • Employee Terminations
  • Proposed Change of Employment
  • Offers of Employment
4.C. To consider payment of legal fees for February 2024 and March 2024.
5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS & ACTION ITEMS
5.A. Property & Facilities Committee - Travis Martin, Chair
5.A.1. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval by Resolution (R-2024-9) to (1) allow the President to enter into contract negotiations for an energy savings project with Ideal Impact, (2) delegate to the College President the authority to negotiate and finalize any remaining terms related to this same project, and (3) authorize the College President to sign the contract and any other necessary paperwork related to the same project. 
5.A.2. INFORMATION ITEM: Update on current projects:
  • Health Science Education Center
  • KC Transportation Institute/CDL Drive Track
  • Demolition of Quads
5.A.3. INFORMATION ITEM: Update on the Student Support Building
5.A.4. INFORMATION ITEM: Update on replacement of the fire and intrusion alarm systems in the Longview Hendrix Building using available FY2024 Operating Budget funds.
5.B. Investment/Finance/Audit Committee - Jon Keller, Interim Chair
5.B.1. INFORMATION ITEM: Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) Tax Abatement Compliance Information for 2023
5.B.2. INFORMATION ITEM: Financials: 
5.B.2.a. Financials - January 2024 & February 2024 Financials with Capital Breakout
5.B.2.b. Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) - FY24 Quarter 2
5.B.3. INFORMATION ITEM: FY25 Budgeting Process and Timeline
5.C. Student Success Committee - Janice Bagley, Chair
5.C.1. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval of the 2024-25 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook (including Academic Calendar).
5.C.2. INFORMATION ITEM: Spring 2024 Dual Credit Enrollment Update
5.C.3. INFORMATION ITEM: Update on Accreditation SACSCOC 5th Year Report & Strategic Plan 2024-2027
5.C.4. INFORMATION ITEM: Retention Data
5.C.5. INFORMATION ITEM: Return on Investment on Persistence
5.C.6. INFORMATION ITEM: FAFSA "Calamity of 2024"
6. KILGORE COLLEGE FOUNDATION UPDATE REPORT
7. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
7.A. INFORMATION ITEM: Board of Trustees Institute: Information Sharing & Discussion
7.B. UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • April 26, 2024, Community College Association of Texas Trustees Regional Meeting; Hosted by Kilgore College in the KC Ballroom, 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • May 10, 2024, Graduation, 2:00pm; Blue Ribbon Reception, 4:30 - 5:30pm; Graduation, 6:00pm
  • June Board Retreat, 8:30am - 1:00pm
  • June 10, 2024, June Board Meeting
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this notice, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board concerning any subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.01-551.089 of the Open Meetings Act.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: April 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
1.A. Invocation
Subject:
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
2. PRESENTATIONS
Subject:
2.A. Faculty Spotlight: 2023-24 Innovation Grant Award Recipients
  • Lori Solley
  • Natalie Wade
  • Matthew Simpson
  • Peter Cunningham
Subject:
2.B. Student Success Data Spotlight: IPEDS 150% Graduation Rate Trend
Subject:
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Subject:
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
4.A. To consider approving the minutes of the February 12, 2024, Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
4.B. To consider approval of personnel items submitted as follows:
  • Employee Resignations
  • Employee Retirements
  • Employee Terminations
  • Proposed Change of Employment
  • Offers of Employment
Subject:
4.C. To consider payment of legal fees for February 2024 and March 2024.
Subject:
5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS & ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
5.A. Property & Facilities Committee - Travis Martin, Chair
Subject:
5.A.1. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval by Resolution (R-2024-9) to (1) allow the President to enter into contract negotiations for an energy savings project with Ideal Impact, (2) delegate to the College President the authority to negotiate and finalize any remaining terms related to this same project, and (3) authorize the College President to sign the contract and any other necessary paperwork related to the same project. 
Subject:
5.A.2. INFORMATION ITEM: Update on current projects:
  • Health Science Education Center
  • KC Transportation Institute/CDL Drive Track
  • Demolition of Quads
Subject:
5.A.3. INFORMATION ITEM: Update on the Student Support Building
Subject:
5.A.4. INFORMATION ITEM: Update on replacement of the fire and intrusion alarm systems in the Longview Hendrix Building using available FY2024 Operating Budget funds.
Subject:
5.B. Investment/Finance/Audit Committee - Jon Keller, Interim Chair
Subject:
5.B.1. INFORMATION ITEM: Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) Tax Abatement Compliance Information for 2023
Subject:
5.B.2. INFORMATION ITEM: Financials: 
Subject:
5.B.2.a. Financials - January 2024 & February 2024 Financials with Capital Breakout
Subject:
5.B.2.b. Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) - FY24 Quarter 2
Subject:
5.B.3. INFORMATION ITEM: FY25 Budgeting Process and Timeline
Subject:
5.C. Student Success Committee - Janice Bagley, Chair
Subject:
5.C.1. ACTION ITEM: To consider approval of the 2024-25 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook (including Academic Calendar).
Subject:
5.C.2. INFORMATION ITEM: Spring 2024 Dual Credit Enrollment Update
Subject:
5.C.3. INFORMATION ITEM: Update on Accreditation SACSCOC 5th Year Report & Strategic Plan 2024-2027
Subject:
5.C.4. INFORMATION ITEM: Retention Data
Subject:
5.C.5. INFORMATION ITEM: Return on Investment on Persistence
Subject:
5.C.6. INFORMATION ITEM: FAFSA "Calamity of 2024"
Subject:
6. KILGORE COLLEGE FOUNDATION UPDATE REPORT
Subject:
7. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
7.A. INFORMATION ITEM: Board of Trustees Institute: Information Sharing & Discussion
Subject:
7.B. UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • April 26, 2024, Community College Association of Texas Trustees Regional Meeting; Hosted by Kilgore College in the KC Ballroom, 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • May 10, 2024, Graduation, 2:00pm; Blue Ribbon Reception, 4:30 - 5:30pm; Graduation, 6:00pm
  • June Board Retreat, 8:30am - 1:00pm
  • June 10, 2024, June Board Meeting
Subject:
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this notice, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Section 551.001 et. seq. of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board concerning any subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.01-551.089 of the Open Meetings Act.
Subject:
9. ADJOURNMENT

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