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. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.A. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
5.B. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
5.C. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.A. Student Success Report – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
6.B. 2025 Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Annual Conference Report – Mr. Esteban Rangel/Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela/Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos/Ms. Cindy Liendo/Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia/Ms. Adriana Alexander
6.C. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez
6.D. Marketing Plan Update – Dr. Diana Ortiz/Ms. Joana Santillana
6.E. Senate Bill 37 New Training Requirements for Governing Board Members – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of August 20, 2025
7.B. Approval of Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BGC(LOCAL)- ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION: COUNCILS AND FACULTY SENATES – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
7.C. Approval to Enter into Performance Contract with Johnson Control Inc. – Mr. Cesar Vela
7.D. August 2025 Preliminary Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
7.E. Approval of Agreement with Toshiba for Document Backfile Scanning Services – Mr. Cesar Vela
7.F. Approval of Classroom Technology Refresh for Lewis Energy Group Academic Center (LEAC) Building – Mr. Albert Chavez
7.G. Approval to Purchase Kazen Student Center Stage Audio/Visual Upgrade – Mr. Albert Chavez
7.H. Approval of Annual Texas Connection Consortium Renewal for Ellucian Banner SaaS – Mr. Albert Chavez
7.I. Approval of Budgeted Cash Matching Funds Required for the Rio South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation. Inc. Grant Application to be Submitted on Behalf of Laredo College by the Grants Department – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
8.A. Adopt Amended Resolution Authorizing the Continuation and Ratification of the Faculty Council – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
8.B. Freeport Exemptions Under Texas Tax Code §11.251 and Article VIII, Section 1-j, of the Texas Constitution – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
8.C. Approve Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BD(LOCAL) and BD(REGULATION)-BOARD MEETINGS – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
8.D. Approve Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BBG(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES and BBH(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
9.A. Closed Session Discussion with the College President Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Regarding the Employment, Reassignment, and Duties of Certain Employees Due to a Reorganization
10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
10.A. Employment, Reassignment, and Duties of Certain Employees Due to a Reorganization
11. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
11.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
11.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez
12. Upcoming Events: 
Friday, October 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Laredo College Foundation Art Gala Fundraiser Event

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – Laredo College 3rd Annual Golf Classic
13. Next Meeting Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 
14. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Subject:
3. Public Testimony
Subject:
4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
Subject:
4.A. Introduction of Personnel/Personnel Actions
Subject:
5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
5.A. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Subject:
5.B. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
Subject:
5.C. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
Subject:
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
6.A. Student Success Report – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
Subject:
6.B. 2025 Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Annual Conference Report – Mr. Esteban Rangel/Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela/Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos/Ms. Cindy Liendo/Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia/Ms. Adriana Alexander
Subject:
6.C. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
6.D. Marketing Plan Update – Dr. Diana Ortiz/Ms. Joana Santillana
Attachments:
Subject:
6.E. Senate Bill 37 New Training Requirements for Governing Board Members – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Subject:
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
7.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of August 20, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Approval of Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BGC(LOCAL)- ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION: COUNCILS AND FACULTY SENATES – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. Approval to Enter into Performance Contract with Johnson Control Inc. – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
7.D. August 2025 Preliminary Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E. Approval of Agreement with Toshiba for Document Backfile Scanning Services – Mr. Cesar Vela
Attachments:
Subject:
7.F. Approval of Classroom Technology Refresh for Lewis Energy Group Academic Center (LEAC) Building – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
7.G. Approval to Purchase Kazen Student Center Stage Audio/Visual Upgrade – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
7.H. Approval of Annual Texas Connection Consortium Renewal for Ellucian Banner SaaS – Mr. Albert Chavez
Attachments:
Subject:
7.I. Approval of Budgeted Cash Matching Funds Required for the Rio South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation. Inc. Grant Application to be Submitted on Behalf of Laredo College by the Grants Department – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
Attachments:
Subject:
8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
8.A. Adopt Amended Resolution Authorizing the Continuation and Ratification of the Faculty Council – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Freeport Exemptions Under Texas Tax Code §11.251 and Article VIII, Section 1-j, of the Texas Constitution – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Subject:
8.C. Approve Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BD(LOCAL) and BD(REGULATION)-BOARD MEETINGS – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Approve Modification to Laredo College Board Policy BBG(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES and BBH(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
Attachments:
Subject:
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
9.A. Closed Session Discussion with the College President Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Regarding the Employment, Reassignment, and Duties of Certain Employees Due to a Reorganization
Subject:
10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Subject:
10.A. Employment, Reassignment, and Duties of Certain Employees Due to a Reorganization
Subject:
11. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
Subject:
11.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez
Subject:
12. Upcoming Events: 
Friday, October 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Laredo College Foundation Art Gala Fundraiser Event

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – Laredo College 3rd Annual Golf Classic
Subject:
13. Next Meeting Date: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 
Subject:
14. Adjournment

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