Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of February 25, 2025
4. Public Testimony
5. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
5.A. Laredo College Community and Media Relations Awards
5.B. Recognition of Laredo College Police Officers – SWAT School Completion
5.C. Introduction of Personnel/Personnel Actions
6. Faculty Senate Report – Dr. Gilberto Martinez
7. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros
8. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.A. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
8.B. Student Success Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia
8.C. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
8.D. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
9.A. Women’s City Club Grant Awards – Dr. Diana Y. Ortiz
9.B. Notification of Employee Compensation During Closure Due to Environmental Weather Conditions at Laredo College South on March 4, 2025 and Laredo College Fort McIntosh on March 17, 2025 as Per Laredo College Policy DEA(LOCAL)-COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: COMPENSATION PLAN – Dr. Minita Ramírez
9.C. Notification of the Serving of Alcoholic Beverages by Outside Entities at Laredo College Facilities, as per Laredo College Board Policy GDA(LOCAL):  COMMUNITY EXPRESSION AND USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES-CONDUCT ON COLLEGE DISTRICT PREMISES – Dr. Minita Ramírez
10. CONSENT AGENDA
10.A. February 2025 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
10.B. Approval of Performance Contract with Johnson Controls – Mr. Cesar Vela
10.C. Ratification and Approval for Purchase of Equipment for the Transportation Technology Department – Mr. Cesar Vela
10.D. Approval of Contract for Graduation Production Services – Mr. Cesar Vela
10.E. Approve Resolution Requesting that the Laredo College Board of Trustees Approves the Submission of a Grant Application for a Total of $173,200 in Grant Funding by the Laredo College Grants Office for the 2025-2026 Laredo College Police Department Operation Lone Star Program to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
10.F. Approval for the Purchase of Computers for Computer Labs and Employee Offices – Mr. Albert Chavez
10.G. Renewal of Agreement with TeamDynamix for IT Management Services – Mr. Albert Chavez
10.H. Renewal of Agreement for Identity Automation Single Sign-On (SSO) Services – Mr. Albert Chavez
10.I. Act on Board Policy CAK(LOCAL): APPROPRIATIONS AND REVENUE SOURCES - INVESTMENTS from TASB Board Policy Update 48 – Mr. Cesar Vela
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
11.A. Adoption of Amendments to the Laredo College Board of Trustees Operating Procedures Based on Recommendations Presented During the Board Retreat – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
 
11.B. Approval of Board Member(s) Travel and Reimbursement of Reasonable Travel Expenses to Ellucian Live 2025 as per Laredo College Board Policies BBG(LOCAL):  Board Members, Compensation and Expenses, and BBH(LOCAL):  Board Members, Conventions, Conferences, and Workshops – Dr. Minita Ramírez
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
12.A. Initiation of the Annual Board Self-Evaluation Pursuant to Laredo College Board Policy BCG(LOCAL)-Board Internal Organization: Board Evaluation, including Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation.  Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074
12.B. Initiation of the Annual Evaluation of the College President Pursuant to Laredo College Board Policy BFE(LOCAL)-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: EVALUATION, including Establishing Goals and Procedures, Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation.  Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074
12.C. Discussion with Laredo College Attorney to Receive Legal Advice Relating to Laredo College Ad Valorem Tax Collections, Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071
12.D. Closed Session Discussion with the College District Attorney Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 5510.74 to Receive Legal Advice Concerning a Level III Grievance Filed by a Laredo College Non-Exempt Employee as per Board Policy DGBA(LOCAL):  PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES
12.E. Hearing on Level III Grievance Filed by Laredo College Non-Exempt Employee as per Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL): PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
13.A. Approval of the Board Self-Evaluation including Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation
13.B. Approval of the Annual Evaluation of the College President including Goals and Procedures, Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation
13.C. Laredo College Ad Valorem Tax Collections
13.D. Level III Grievance Filed by a Laredo College Non-Exempt Employee as per Board Policy DGBA(LOCAL):  PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES
14. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
14.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
14.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez
15. Upcoming Events: April 18 – 21, 2025 – Easter Break
 
16. Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 
17. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
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3. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of February 25, 2025
Attachments:
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4. Public Testimony
Subject:
5. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
Subject:
5.A. Laredo College Community and Media Relations Awards
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5.B. Recognition of Laredo College Police Officers – SWAT School Completion
Subject:
5.C. Introduction of Personnel/Personnel Actions
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6. Faculty Senate Report – Dr. Gilberto Martinez
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7. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros
Subject:
8. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
8.A. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Subject:
8.B. Student Success Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia
Subject:
8.C. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
Subject:
8.D. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
Subject:
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
9.A. Women’s City Club Grant Awards – Dr. Diana Y. Ortiz
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Notification of Employee Compensation During Closure Due to Environmental Weather Conditions at Laredo College South on March 4, 2025 and Laredo College Fort McIntosh on March 17, 2025 as Per Laredo College Policy DEA(LOCAL)-COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: COMPENSATION PLAN – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Notification of the Serving of Alcoholic Beverages by Outside Entities at Laredo College Facilities, as per Laredo College Board Policy GDA(LOCAL):  COMMUNITY EXPRESSION AND USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES-CONDUCT ON COLLEGE DISTRICT PREMISES – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
10.A. February 2025 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
Subject:
10.B. Approval of Performance Contract with Johnson Controls – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. Ratification and Approval for Purchase of Equipment for the Transportation Technology Department – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D. Approval of Contract for Graduation Production Services – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
10.E. Approve Resolution Requesting that the Laredo College Board of Trustees Approves the Submission of a Grant Application for a Total of $173,200 in Grant Funding by the Laredo College Grants Office for the 2025-2026 Laredo College Police Department Operation Lone Star Program to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F. Approval for the Purchase of Computers for Computer Labs and Employee Offices – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
10.G. Renewal of Agreement with TeamDynamix for IT Management Services – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
10.H. Renewal of Agreement for Identity Automation Single Sign-On (SSO) Services – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
10.I. Act on Board Policy CAK(LOCAL): APPROPRIATIONS AND REVENUE SOURCES - INVESTMENTS from TASB Board Policy Update 48 – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
11.A. Adoption of Amendments to the Laredo College Board of Trustees Operating Procedures Based on Recommendations Presented During the Board Retreat – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
 
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. Approval of Board Member(s) Travel and Reimbursement of Reasonable Travel Expenses to Ellucian Live 2025 as per Laredo College Board Policies BBG(LOCAL):  Board Members, Compensation and Expenses, and BBH(LOCAL):  Board Members, Conventions, Conferences, and Workshops – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
12.A. Initiation of the Annual Board Self-Evaluation Pursuant to Laredo College Board Policy BCG(LOCAL)-Board Internal Organization: Board Evaluation, including Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation.  Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074
Subject:
12.B. Initiation of the Annual Evaluation of the College President Pursuant to Laredo College Board Policy BFE(LOCAL)-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: EVALUATION, including Establishing Goals and Procedures, Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation.  Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074
Subject:
12.C. Discussion with Laredo College Attorney to Receive Legal Advice Relating to Laredo College Ad Valorem Tax Collections, Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071
Subject:
12.D. Closed Session Discussion with the College District Attorney Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 5510.74 to Receive Legal Advice Concerning a Level III Grievance Filed by a Laredo College Non-Exempt Employee as per Board Policy DGBA(LOCAL):  PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES
Subject:
12.E. Hearing on Level III Grievance Filed by Laredo College Non-Exempt Employee as per Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL): PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074
Subject:
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
13.A. Approval of the Board Self-Evaluation including Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation
Subject:
13.B. Approval of the Annual Evaluation of the College President including Goals and Procedures, Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation
Subject:
13.C. Laredo College Ad Valorem Tax Collections
Subject:
13.D. Level III Grievance Filed by a Laredo College Non-Exempt Employee as per Board Policy DGBA(LOCAL):  PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCES
Subject:
14. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
Subject:
14.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
14.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Subject:
15. Upcoming Events: April 18 – 21, 2025 – Easter Break
 
Subject:
16. Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 
Subject:
17. Adjournment

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