Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Testimony
4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
4.A. Recognition of Dr. Federico Solis, Jr., for his 42 Years of Service to Laredo College – LC Board of Trustees
4.B. Recognition of 1st Laredo College Cohort Open Education Resource Fellowship Update
4.C. Recognition of the Impact of Emergent Technologies on Writing Centers and Pedagogy Publication
4.D. Introduction of Personnel/Personnel Actions
5. Faculty Senate Report – Dr. Gilberto Martinez
6. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros
7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.A. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
8.A. Laredo Independent School District Early College End of the Year Presentation – Mr. Julio Reyes/Ms. Monica Calles
8.B. Presentation of 2024-2025 Student Handbooks for Division of Academic Affairs – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
8.C. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez
8.D. Partnering with the Association of Community College Trustees to do a Formal Search for the Position of Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment – Dr. Minita Ramírez
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of April 28, 2025
9.B. April 2025 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
9.C. Approval of Renewal of Contract with Instructure Inc. for Canvas Cloud Subscription – Mr. Cesar Vela
9.D. Approval for the Purchase of Equipment for Truck Driving Program – Mr. Cesar Vela
9.E. Approval for the Purchase of Equipment for Laredo College Campus Police – Mr. Cesar Vela
9.F. Annual Softdocs License Renewal – Mr. Albert Chavez
9.G. Approval for Annual Microsoft License Renewal – Mr. Albert Chavez
10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
10.A. Designation of Officer for Calculation of No New Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate – Mr. Cesar Vela
10.B. Approval of Change Order - Time Extension Request (Arechiga Hall and Lamar Bruni Vergara Projects) – Mr. Cesar Vela
10.C. Review and Approve Modifications to LC Board Policies:
FFDA(LOCAL) - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION: SEX AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
FLB(LOCAL) - STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDENT CONDUCT
GK(LOCAL) - RELATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL ACCREDITATION AGENCIES
– Dr. David Arreazola/Ms. Andrea Lopez
10.D. TASB Board Policy Update 49:  Review Updated LEGAL Policies and Act on LOCAL Policies (see list below) – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Andrea Lopez
Policy
BCA(LOCAL) - BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS
BCAC(LOCAL) - BOARD OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF VICE-PRESIDENT
BCB(LOCAL) - BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD COMMITTEES
BCE(LOCAL) - BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ADVISORY COMMITTEES
CG(LOCAL) - SAFETY PROGRAM
CGF(LOCAL) - SAFETY PROGRAM - SECURITY PERSONNEL
CHA(LOCAL) - SITE MANAGEMENT - INSPECTIONS
DIAB(LOCAL) - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION - OTHER PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS
ECC(LOCAL) - INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - COURSE LOAD AND SCHEDULES
FFDB(LOCAL) - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION - OTHER PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS
FLBC(LOCAL) - STUDENT CONDUCT - PROHIBITED ORGANIZATIONS AND HAZING		 Action
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10.E. Ratification of Laredo College Board of Trustees Letter of Support for 2025 Association of Community College Trustees Leadership Congress Session Proposal – Mr. Esteban Rangel/Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
10.F. Approval of Resolution in Opposition to Proposed Limits of Pell Grant Access for Students – Dr. Minita Ramírez
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
11.A. Discussion Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072 Regarding Proposed Sale of Residential Real Property Located at 1620 Clark Blvd., Laredo, Texas, and Related Legal Issues
11.B. Discussion Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 with Laredo College Attorney to Receive Legal Advice Relating to an Amendment to a Contract with the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector for Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes
12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
12.A. Approval of the Sale of Residential Real Property Located at 1620 Clark Blvd., Laredo, Texas and Delegation of Authority to the College President to Execute a Contract for Sale and Documents Needed to Convey the Property
12.B. Approve an Amendment to a Contract Between Laredo College and the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector for the Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes
13. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
13.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
13.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez
14. Upcoming Events: 
Friday, July 4, 2025 – Independence Day Holiday
15. Next Meeting Dates: 
Saturday, June 7, 2025 – Board Budget Workshop 

Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Regular Monthly Board Meeting
16. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 29, 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. Public Testimony
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4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
Subject:
4.A. Recognition of Dr. Federico Solis, Jr., for his 42 Years of Service to Laredo College – LC Board of Trustees
Subject:
4.B. Recognition of 1st Laredo College Cohort Open Education Resource Fellowship Update
Subject:
4.C. Recognition of the Impact of Emergent Technologies on Writing Centers and Pedagogy Publication
Subject:
4.D. Introduction of Personnel/Personnel Actions
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5. Faculty Senate Report – Dr. Gilberto Martinez
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6. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros
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7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
7.A. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
Subject:
8. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
8.A. Laredo Independent School District Early College End of the Year Presentation – Mr. Julio Reyes/Ms. Monica Calles
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Presentation of 2024-2025 Student Handbooks for Division of Academic Affairs – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Partnering with the Association of Community College Trustees to do a Formal Search for the Position of Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Subject:
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
9.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of April 28, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. April 2025 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Approval of Renewal of Contract with Instructure Inc. for Canvas Cloud Subscription – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. Approval for the Purchase of Equipment for Truck Driving Program – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Approval for the Purchase of Equipment for Laredo College Campus Police – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
9.F. Annual Softdocs License Renewal – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
9.G. Approval for Annual Microsoft License Renewal – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
10.A. Designation of Officer for Calculation of No New Revenue Tax Rate and the Voter-Approval Tax Rate – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Approval of Change Order - Time Extension Request (Arechiga Hall and Lamar Bruni Vergara Projects) – Mr. Cesar Vela
Subject:
10.C. Review and Approve Modifications to LC Board Policies:
FFDA(LOCAL) - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION: SEX AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
FLB(LOCAL) - STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDENT CONDUCT
GK(LOCAL) - RELATIONS WITH EDUCATIONAL ACCREDITATION AGENCIES
– Dr. David Arreazola/Ms. Andrea Lopez
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D. TASB Board Policy Update 49:  Review Updated LEGAL Policies and Act on LOCAL Policies (see list below) – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Andrea Lopez
Policy
BCA(LOCAL) - BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS
BCAC(LOCAL) - BOARD OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF VICE-PRESIDENT
BCB(LOCAL) - BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - BOARD COMMITTEES
BCE(LOCAL) - BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION - ADVISORY COMMITTEES
CG(LOCAL) - SAFETY PROGRAM
CGF(LOCAL) - SAFETY PROGRAM - SECURITY PERSONNEL
CHA(LOCAL) - SITE MANAGEMENT - INSPECTIONS
DIAB(LOCAL) - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION - OTHER PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS
ECC(LOCAL) - INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - COURSE LOAD AND SCHEDULES
FFDB(LOCAL) - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION - OTHER PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS
FLBC(LOCAL) - STUDENT CONDUCT - PROHIBITED ORGANIZATIONS AND HAZING		 Action
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Attachments:
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10.E. Ratification of Laredo College Board of Trustees Letter of Support for 2025 Association of Community College Trustees Leadership Congress Session Proposal – Mr. Esteban Rangel/Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F. Approval of Resolution in Opposition to Proposed Limits of Pell Grant Access for Students – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
11.A. Discussion Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072 Regarding Proposed Sale of Residential Real Property Located at 1620 Clark Blvd., Laredo, Texas, and Related Legal Issues
Subject:
11.B. Discussion Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 with Laredo College Attorney to Receive Legal Advice Relating to an Amendment to a Contract with the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector for Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes
Subject:
12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
12.A. Approval of the Sale of Residential Real Property Located at 1620 Clark Blvd., Laredo, Texas and Delegation of Authority to the College President to Execute a Contract for Sale and Documents Needed to Convey the Property
Subject:
12.B. Approve an Amendment to a Contract Between Laredo College and the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector for the Collection of Ad Valorem Taxes
Subject:
13. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
Subject:
13.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Subject:
14. Upcoming Events: 
Friday, July 4, 2025 – Independence Day Holiday
Subject:
15. Next Meeting Dates: 
Saturday, June 7, 2025 – Board Budget Workshop 

Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Subject:
16. Adjournment

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