Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Testimony
4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
4.A. Introduction of Personnel/Personnel Actions
5. Faculty Council Report Dr. Gilberto Martinez
6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.A.
Student Success Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia
6.B. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.A. FY 2024-2025 Grant Activities – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
7.B. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of July 30, 2025, and Special Board Meeting of August 7, 2025
8.B. July 2025 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
8.C. Approval of Annual Subscription for the Library SirsiDynix Enterprise System – Mr. Cesar Vela
8.D. Approval of Annual License Renewal for Turnitin Feedback Studio Enterprise – Mr. Cesar Vela
8.E. Approval for Purchase of Equipment and Supplies for the Forensic Sciences Program – Mr. Cesar Vela
8.F. Approval of Computer Solutions Annual NetWatch Managed Services Agreement – Mr. Albert Chavez
8.G. Approval of Insurance Premium Renewals for Academic Year 2025–2026 – Dr. David V. Arreazola
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
9.A. Approve Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BGC(LOCAL) – ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION: COUNCILS AND FACULTY SENATES and Adopt Amended Resolution Authorizing the Continuation and Ratification of the Faculty Council – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
9.B. Approval of Senate Bill 17 FY 2025 Compliance Certification – Dr. David V. Arreazola
9.C. Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and 2025 Property Tax Rate – Mr. Cesar Vela
9.C.1. Resolution Adopting FY 2026 Budget
9.C.2. Resolution Adopting 2025 Property Tax Rate
9.C.3. Resolution Authorizing Collection of General Use Fee and Expenditure of Funds for Fiscal Year 2026
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10.A. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Amendment to Donor Agreement, Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.073
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
11.A. Consideration and Ratification of Amendment to Donor Agreement
12. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
12.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
12.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez
13. Next Meeting Date: 
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 
14. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Roll Call
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3. Public Testimony
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4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
Subject:
4.A. Introduction of Personnel/Personnel Actions
Subject:
5. Faculty Council Report Dr. Gilberto Martinez
Attachments:
Subject:
6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
6.A.
Student Success Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia
Subject:
6.B. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
Subject:
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
7.A. FY 2024-2025 Grant Activities – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
Subject:
7.B. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of July 30, 2025, and Special Board Meeting of August 7, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. July 2025 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Approval of Annual Subscription for the Library SirsiDynix Enterprise System – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Approval of Annual License Renewal for Turnitin Feedback Studio Enterprise – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
8.E. Approval for Purchase of Equipment and Supplies for the Forensic Sciences Program – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
8.F. Approval of Computer Solutions Annual NetWatch Managed Services Agreement – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G. Approval of Insurance Premium Renewals for Academic Year 2025–2026 – Dr. David V. Arreazola
Attachments:
Subject:
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
9.A. Approve Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BGC(LOCAL) – ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION: COUNCILS AND FACULTY SENATES and Adopt Amended Resolution Authorizing the Continuation and Ratification of the Faculty Council – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Approval of Senate Bill 17 FY 2025 Compliance Certification – Dr. David V. Arreazola
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and 2025 Property Tax Rate – Mr. Cesar Vela
9.C.1. Resolution Adopting FY 2026 Budget
9.C.2. Resolution Adopting 2025 Property Tax Rate
9.C.3. Resolution Authorizing Collection of General Use Fee and Expenditure of Funds for Fiscal Year 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
10.A. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Amendment to Donor Agreement, Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.073
Subject:
11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
11.A. Consideration and Ratification of Amendment to Donor Agreement
Subject:
12. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
Subject:
12.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Subject:
13. Next Meeting Date: 
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 
Subject:
14. Adjournment

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