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Meeting Agenda
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. WELCOME
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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5. SGA REPORT - Kennedy Juarez, SGA Vice-President
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6. REGENT'S REPORTS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMENTS REGARDING AC AFFILIATES
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7. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD
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8. AMARILLO COLLEGE REGENT REAPPOINTED TO TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE (TIRZ) 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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9. AMARILLO COLLEGE REGENT REAPPOINTED TO TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE (TIRZ) 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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10. PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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11. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DR. DAVID WOODBURN
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12. MINUTES
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13. CONSENT AGENDA
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14. FINANCIAL REPORTS
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15. INVESTMENT REPORT – Ms. Tiffani Crosley
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16. RECORDS MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REPORT – Ms. Tiffani Crosley
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17. NOMINATIONS FOR THE POTTER RANDALL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS – Ms. Tiffani Crosley
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18. TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS – Dr. Frank Sobey
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19. PERKIN’S EQUIPMENT TECH LAB SYSTEMS – Ms. Jacqui Jones
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20. PURCHASE OF PERKINS BASIC FUNDED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES – CDL SIMULATOR – Ms. Jacqui Jones
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21. STRATEGIC PLANNING – Dr. Jamelle Conner
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22. CLOSED MEETING
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23. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
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Mission: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Live Stream Link https://info.actx.edu/BOR The Regular meeting of the Board of Regents of the Amarillo Junior College District will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026, in the Palo Duro Room, College Union Building – 2nd floor, on the Washington Street Campus, 2201 S. Washington Street, Amarillo, Texas. |
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| Meeting: | January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. WELCOME
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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5. SGA REPORT - Kennedy Juarez, SGA Vice-President
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6. REGENT'S REPORTS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMENTS REGARDING AC AFFILIATES
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Description:
Executive Committee - report by Barrett-Chair, Carlisle, Pesina
Nominating Committee - report by Woodburn-Chair, Fortunato, Proffer, Thomas AC Foundation - report by Fortunato, Mize Amarillo Foundation for Education & Business (AFEB) - report by Mize-Chair, Carlisle, Proffer Amarillo Museum of Art (AMoA) - report by Fortunato Panhandle PBS - report by Thomas, Woodburn Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) - report by Woodburn Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2 (TIRZ 2) Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 3 (TIRZ 3) - report by Proffer Standing Policies & Procedures Committee - report by Carlisle-Chair, Fortunato, Hughes, Turner Finance Committee (AC Investment, Potential Lease & Sales Opportunities) - report by Mize-Chair, Barrett, Fortunato, Proffer Legislative Affairs Committee - report by Carlisle, Hughes, Woodburn Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) |
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7. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD
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Description:
This item is placed on the agenda due to a vacancy in this position resulting from Mr. John Betancourt’s temporary suspension from Board committees. The nominating committee will make a recommendation to fill this position pending the final determination of Mr. Betancourt’s criminal matter.
After discussion, the Board may wish to elect a Vice-Chair to serve pending the disposition of the criminal matter. |
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8. AMARILLO COLLEGE REGENT REAPPOINTED TO TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE (TIRZ) 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Description:
This item is placed on the agenda so that the Board may wish to reappoint Dr. David Woodburn to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 1 Board of Directors.
After discussion the board may wish to reappoint Dr. David Woodburn to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 1 Board of Directors. |
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9. AMARILLO COLLEGE REGENT REAPPOINTED TO TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE (TIRZ) 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Description:
This item is placed on the agenda so that the Board may wish to reappoint Dr. Paul Proffer to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 3 Board of Directors.
After discussion the board may wish to reappoint Dr. Paul Proffer to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 3 Board of Directors. |
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10. PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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Description:
This item is placed on the agenda so that the College President may provide updates on recent presidential activities, community engagements, and other newsworthy items.
This item is for discussion only. No action is required. |
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11. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DR. DAVID WOODBURN
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Description:
This item is placed on the agenda so that the Board of Regents may congratulate Dr. David Woodburn for being selected as a 2025 Amarillo Globe News Headliner.
This item is for discussion only. No action is required. |
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12. MINUTES
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Description:
Minutes of the regular board meeting on November 18, 2025, and special board meeting on January 14, 2026, have been provided to the Regents.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve these minutes. |
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13. CONSENT AGENDA
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Description:
A. APPOINTMENTS
The Faculty Appointments for approval by the Board are attached at page 6. B. BUDGET AMENDMENTS The Budget Amendments for approval by the Board are attached at page 7. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the consent agenda. |
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14. FINANCIAL REPORTS
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Description:
The financial statements for October 31, 2025, and November 30, 2025, are attached at pages 8 - 25
After discussion, the Board may wish to accept the financial reports. |
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15. INVESTMENT REPORT – Ms. Tiffani Crosley
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Description:
The Board of Regents will be presented the Quarterly Investment Report for the period September 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025. A copy of the report will be provided to the Regents.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Quarterly Investment Report. |
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16. RECORDS MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REPORT – Ms. Tiffani Crosley
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Description:
Title 6, subtitle C, Local Government Code provides that a junior college district must establish by resolution an active, and continuing records management program to be administered by a records management officer. The records retention administrator schedules, and administers rules issued by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission; determines if the records management program and the Amarillo Junior College District’s records control schedules are in compliance with state regulations. The commission reports that Amarillo College is in compliance.
The Records Management Officer, Trae Kepley, reported per Amarillo College’s records management policy, that the annual disposition consisted of 166 items. After review, department administrators withdrew 27 items. The remaining records consisted of 139 boxes of paper records. These items were destroyed in November 2025. The disposition of these documents was approved by the Records Management Committee per Amarillo College Policy. No action is required for this agenda item. |
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17. NOMINATIONS FOR THE POTTER RANDALL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS – Ms. Tiffani Crosley
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Description:
The Potter Randall Appraisal District will soon have a position available on its Board of Directors representing Randall County. Mr. Daryl Furman has resigned from the board. The term of this position will end December 31, 2027.
The Amarillo College Board of Regents members have been provided packets on pages 26 -32 that consist of the eligibility requirements of a board member, a list of the current members of the two county boards who are willing to continue to serve, and the voting entitlement according to Texas Property Tax Code Section 6.03(d). After discussion, the Board may wish to submit nominations for the Board of Directors for the Potter Randall Appraisal District. |
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18. TENURE RECOMMENDATIONS – Dr. Frank Sobey
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Description:
The following faculty members have been recommended for tenure by their supervisor(s), the Rank and Tenure Committee, the appropriate administrative channels, and the President. They meet all criteria for tenure as stated in the Amarillo College Employee Handbook. If approved, the effective date will be 9/1/2026.
NAME DEPARTMENT Karen Boatman BCIS Aaron Faver Social Sciences Lesley Ingham Honors Piper Johansen Biological Sciences Amanda Lester-Chisum Dental Hygiene After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the tenure recommendations. |
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19. PERKIN’S EQUIPMENT TECH LAB SYSTEMS – Ms. Jacqui Jones
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Description:
The Amatrol training equipment will enhance instructional quality while also supporting enrollment growth in advanced manufacturing programs at Amarillo College Moore County Campus by providing visible, hands-on learning opportunities. These are going to be purchased on the coops. The Amatrol will be purchased from Tech-Labs utilizing the TIPS Contract#230105 in the amount of $53,590.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve this request. |
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20. PURCHASE OF PERKINS BASIC FUNDED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES – CDL SIMULATOR – Ms. Jacqui Jones
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Description:
Amarillo College Moore County Campus seeks to modernize its CDL recruitment and training through the acquisition of a Virage Simulation Mobile Unit. By mounting this high-fidelity simulator into a mobile trailer, we transform our training from a stationary lab into a regional outreach unit.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve this request. |
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21. STRATEGIC PLANNING – Dr. Jamelle Conner
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Description:
This item is placed on the agenda for the Board of Regents to have a strategic planning discussion.
This item is for discussion only. No action is required. |
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22. CLOSED MEETING
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Description:
There will be a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, in order for the Board of Regents to consult with the college attorney on four confidential legal matters.
No final decision, action, or vote will be taken in closed session. |
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23. ADJOURNMENT
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Description:
NOTE: The Board of Regents will have dinner at 5:15 p.m. in the College Union Building, 2nd Floor, Room 208. The regular meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. in the Palo Duro Room.
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