Minutes of the regular meeting of April 25, 2023, have been provided to the Regents.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve these minutes.

A.  APPOINTMENTS
Faculty - None
Administrators - None

B. BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Attached

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Consent Agenda.

Executive Committee - report by Carlisle-Chair, Barrett, Jennings, Mize
AC Foundation - report by Jennings, Mize
Amarillo Museum of Art (AMoA) - report by Fortunato
Panhandle PBS - report by Betancourt, Thomas
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) - report by Woodburn
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2 (TIRZ 2) - report by Betancourt
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 3 (TIRZ 3) - report by Proffer
Amarillo Foundation for Education and Business - report by Mize-Chair, Carlisle, Proffer
Standing Policies & Procedures Committee - report by Carlisle-Chair, Fortunato, Thomas, Woodburn
Finance Committee (AC Investment, Potential Lease & Sales Opportunities) - report by Mize-Chair, Carlisle, Fortunato, Proffer
Legislative Affairs Committee - report by Barrett-Chair, Carlisle, Jennings
Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) - report by Barrett, Carlisle
Nominating Committee - report by Woodburn-Chair, Fortunato, Proffer

 

This item was placed on the agenda in order to swear in the newly elected Board of Regents.

After discussion, the Board may wish to accept the 2023-2024 slate of officers and elect them as stated to one-year terms.

The following faculty members have been recommended for promotion in rank by their supervisor, the Rank and Tenure Committee, the appropriate administrative channels, and the President.  They meet all criteria for promotion in rank as stated in the Amarillo College Faculty Handbook.  If approved, the effective date will be September 1, 2023.
 

Instructor to Assistant Professor
Robert Dillon	Biological Sciences
Aaron Faver	Social Sciences
Rochelle Fouts	Education
Teresa Gaus-Bowling	Biological Sciences
Van Herd	Engineering/Physics
Jonathan Jenkins	Biological Sciences
Piper Johansen	Biological Sciences
Jacqueline Llewellyn	Speech
Mario Mireles	Biological Sciences
Rashmi Pillai	Business Technology
Seema Saiyed	Physical Sciences
Tommi "Rene’e" Stovall	Business Management
Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
Shannon Cornell	Mathematics
Macy Kohler	Mathematics
Jennifer Rabson	Physical Sciences
Asanga Ranasinghe	Physical Sciences
Associate Professor to Professor
Michelle Orcutt	Speech

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the faculty promotion in rank recommendations.

 

RFQ No. 1394 was advertised in the Amarillo Globe News on Sunday, March 26, 2023 and Sunday, April 2, 2023.  Packets were requested by four (4) firms with three (3) firms providing qualification statements. Score Sheet is attached to page 6.

Approval of the award being granted to Johnson & Sheldon PLLC, is requested by the Selection Committee and Finance Committee based on qualifications and best value to Amarillo College. The Selection Committee and Finance Committee would also like to request that the Board of Regents authorize Chris Sharp, Vice President of Business Affairs, to enter into negotiations of a one year contract with Johnson & Sheldon PLLC.

After discussion, the Board may wish to award RFQ No. 1394 - Independent Financial Audit Services for Amarillo College, KACV, and Amarillo College Foundation and authorize Chris Sharp to enter into negotiations of a one year contract.
 

RFP No. 1392, for the purchase of a 3rd party evaluator required for Project Win which is awarded by the Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant 2. RFP No. 1392 was advertised in the Amarillo Globe News on March 8, 2023, and March 15, 2023. Project documents were obtained by two (2) companies, with one (1) company submitting proposals. A contract is included in the Board packet.

Approval of the award for four (4) years being granted to WorkED Consulting, LLC in the amount of $70,475 is requested. 

The total amount of the award will be paid over a 4 year period from October 1, 2022-September 30, 2026.  Funds for the project are available from the Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant 2.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve RFP No. 1392 - Purchase of Third Party Evaluator Required for Project Win.
 

The financial statement as of April 30, 2023, are attached.

After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Financial Reports.

This item is placed on the agenda in order for the Board of Regents to deliberate the terms and conditions of employment, as well as the compensation of the College President.

After discussion, the Board may wish to take action with respect to these matters. A proposed Sixth Addendum to the June 1, 2017 Employment Agreement has been provided to the Regents.
 

There will be a closed session so that the Regents may deliberate employment and compensation of the President of Amarillo College pursuant to Section 551.74 of the Texas Government Code.



If during the course of the meeting, any discussion of any item on the agenda or any other permitted matter(s) should be held in closed meeting, the Board will convene in such closed meeting in accordance with the applicable section of the Texas Government Code, Title 5, Chapter 551 et seq.

NOTE:   A status update will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons Area on the Hinkson Memorial Campus, 1115 West 15^th St., Hereford, Texas, followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Room 103.