Projector: February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Board Meeting

Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Public Testimony

4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal

4.A. A Tribute to Mrs. Carolyn Schmies – Dr. Minita Ramírez

4.B. Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Program

4.C. Introduction of Personnel/Personnel Actions

5. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros

6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.A. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos

6.B. Student Success Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia

6.C. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo

6.D. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela

7. INFORMATION ITEMS

7.A. Report on the Texas Presidents & Trustees Collaborative Meeting – Ms. Cindy Liendo/Mr. Esteban Rangel/Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia/Dr. Minita Ramírez

7.B. Report on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Higher EDge 2025 Conference – Mr. Esteban Rangel/Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela/ Ms. Cindy Liendo/Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia/Ms. Adriana Alexander

7.C. Laredo College and U.S. Government Real Property Lease Agreement – Dr. Minita Ramirez

7.D. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez

7.E. Notification of Employee Compensation During Closure Due to Inclement Weather as Per Laredo College Policy DEA(LOCAL)-COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS: COMPENSATION PLAN – Dr. Minita Ramírez

7.F. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Fifth-Year Interim Review – Referral Report Update – Dr. David V. Arreazola

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of November 19, 2025

8.B. Approval of Title V Learning, Engaging & Academic Support through Data Driven Action (LEAD) P031S230150 Matching Funds of $50,000 for Year Two as Per Grant Criteria – Mr. Rene Gonzalez

8.C. Approval of Donor Requested Endowment Matching Funds for the Carroll E. Summers, Jr./Mr. South Texas - LC Nursing Endowment – Mr. Rene Gonzalez

8.D. Approval of Cloud-Based Fundraising & Donor Management Software Contract Renewal with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT Complete – Mr. Rene Gonzalez

8.E. December 2025 Financial Report

8.F. Approval for Purchase of Microscopes for Natural Science Department – Mr. Cesar Vela

8.G. Approval for Workforce External Lab Project – Mr. Cesar Vela/Dr. Heriberto Hernandez

8.H. Approval of Building Plaques for Raquel Gonzalez Automotive Technology Center Auto Body & Diesel Shop Expansion – Mr. Cesar Vela

8.I. Approval for Laredo College Employees and Students Out of Country Travel to Spain – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina

8.J. TASB Board Policy Update 50: Review Updated LEGAL Policies and Act on LOCAL Policies (see list below) – Dr. David V. Arreazola

Policy
BA(LOCAL)-COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNANCE
BAA(LOCAL)-COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNANCE: BOARD LEGAL STATUS
BAAA(LOCAL)-BOARD LEGAL STATUS: POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES
BBE(LOCAL)-BOARD MEMBERS: AUTHORITY
BD(LOCAL)-BOARD MEETINGS
BD(REGULATION)-BOARD MEETINGS
BGC(LOCAL)-ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION: COUNCILS AND FACULTY SENATES
CDB(LOCAL)-ACCOUNTING: INVENTORIES
CL(LOCAL)-FACILITIES PLANNING
CM(LOCAL)-FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
CRB(LOCAL)-TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CS(LOCAL)-INFORMATION SECURITY
DC(LOCAL)-EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
DGC(LOCAL)-EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES: EMPLOYEE EXPRESSION AND USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES
DH(LOCAL)-EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
DHB(LOCAL)-EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING
DJA(LOCAL)-ASSIGNMENT, WORK LOAD, AND SCHEDULES: TELEWORK
DM(LOCAL)-TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
EFAA(LOCAL)-INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND COURSES: ACADEMIC COURSES
EFB(LOCAL)-CURRICULUM DESIGN: DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
FB(LOCAL)-ADMISSIONS
FC(LOCAL)-REGISTRATION AND ATTENDANCE
FD(EXHIBIT)-TUITION AND FEES
FLA(LOCAL)-STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDENT EXPRESSION AND USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES
FLB(LOCAL)-STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDENT CONDUCT
FLBE(LOCAL)-STUDENT CONDUCT: ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE
FLD(LOCAL)-STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDENT COMPLAINTS
GB(LOCAL)-PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AND HEARINGS
GD(LOCAL)-COMMUNITY EXPRESSION AND USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES

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8.K. Approval of Modifications to Laredo College Board Policy BDB(LOCAL)-BOARD MEETINGS: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Dr. Minita Ramírez

9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

9.A. FY 2025 Audited Annual Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela

9.B. Approval of Revision to the 2026 - 2027 Laredo College Academic Calendar – Dr. David V. Arreazola

9.C. Tenure Recommendations for Consideration and Approval by Laredo College Board of Trustees – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina

9.D. Approve Resolution Requesting that the Laredo College Board of Trustees Approve the Submission of a Grant Application by the Laredo College Grants Office to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office for the 2026-2027 Edward Byrne Memorial Fund – Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for a Total of $25,000 in Funding – Mr. Gabriel Lozano

9.E. Approve Resolution Requesting that the Laredo College Board of Trustees Approve the Submission of a Grant Application for a Total of $138,200 in Grant Funding by the Laredo College Grants Office for the 2026-2027 Laredo College Police Department Operation Lone Star Program to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office – Mr. Gabriel Lozano

10. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS

10.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez

10.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez

11. Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – Building the Texas Broadbank Workforce Grant Program Press Conference at the Yeary Library – Falcon Bank Executive Conference Room

Saturday, February 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Laredo College FunFest at Fort McIntosh Campus

March 9 – 13, 2026 – Spring Break

March 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – Laredo College Regional Law Enforcement Academy Open House – LC South

April 16, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College South Raquel González Automotive Technology Center Ribbon Cutting (tentative)

April 18, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Car Show (tentative)

April 22, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center Open House (tentative)

May 26, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Dr. Domingo Arechiga Hall Ribbon Cutting (tentative)

12. Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

13. Adjournment

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Meeting:

February 5, 2026 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. A Tribute to Mrs. Carolyn Schmies – Dr. Minita Ramírez

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4.B. Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Program

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4.C. Introduction of Personnel/Personnel Actions

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5. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros

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6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

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6.A. Program/Policy Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos

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6.B. Student Success Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia

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6.C. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo

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6.D. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela

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7. INFORMATION ITEMS

Subject:

7.A. Report on the Texas Presidents & Trustees Collaborative Meeting – Ms. Cindy Liendo/Mr. Esteban Rangel/Ms. Erica Benavides Garcia/Dr. Minita Ramírez

Subject:

7.C. Laredo College and U.S. Government Real Property Lease Agreement – Dr. Minita Ramirez

Attachments:

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7.D. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez

Attachments:

Agenda Item 7.D. - FTZ Designation Requests Agenda Item 7.D. - FTZ Designation Requests

1/26/2026 at 4:50 PM
Agenda Item 7.D.1. - FTZ Designation Requests Agenda Item 7.D.1. - FTZ Designation Requests

1/26/2026 at 4:50 PM
Agenda Item 7.D.2. - FTZ Designation Requests Agenda Item 7.D.2. - FTZ Designation Requests

1/26/2026 at 4:50 PM

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7.E. Notification of Employee Compensation During Closure Due to Inclement Weather as Per Laredo College Policy DEA(LOCAL)-COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS: COMPENSATION PLAN – Dr. Minita Ramírez

Attachments:

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7.F. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Fifth-Year Interim Review – Referral Report Update – Dr. David V. Arreazola

Attachments:

Agenda Item 7.F. - SACSCOC Fifth-Year Interim Review Agenda Item 7.F. - SACSCOC Fifth-Year Interim Review

1/26/2026 at 4:52 PM

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8. CONSENT AGENDA

Subject:

8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of November 19, 2025

Attachments:

Agenda Item 8.A. - Approval of the Minutes Agenda Item 8.A. - Approval of the Minutes

1/26/2026 at 4:52 PM
Minutes Minutes

1/26/2026 at 4:53 PM

Subject:

8.B. Approval of Title V Learning, Engaging & Academic Support through Data Driven Action (LEAD) P031S230150 Matching Funds of $50,000 for Year Two as Per Grant Criteria – Mr. Rene Gonzalez

Attachments:

Agenda Item 8.B. - Approval of Title V LEAD Matching Funds Agenda Item 8.B. - Approval of Title V LEAD Matching Funds

1/26/2026 at 4:55 PM

Subject:

8.C. Approval of Donor Requested Endowment Matching Funds for the Carroll E. Summers, Jr./Mr. South Texas - LC Nursing Endowment – Mr. Rene Gonzalez

Attachments:

Agenda Item 8.C. - Approval of Donor Requested Endowment Matching Funds for the Carroll E Summers Jr Mr So TX Agenda Item 8.C. - Approval of Donor Requested Endowment Matching Funds for the Carroll E Summers Jr Mr So TX

1/26/2026 at 4:55 PM

Subject:

8.D. Approval of Cloud-Based Fundraising & Donor Management Software Contract Renewal with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT Complete – Mr. Rene Gonzalez

Attachments:

Agenda Item 8.D. - Approval of Cloud-Based Fundraising & Donor Management Software Contract Renewal Agenda Item 8.D. - Approval of Cloud-Based Fundraising & Donor Management Software Contract Renewal

1/26/2026 at 4:56 PM

Subject:

8.E. December 2025 Financial Report

Attachments:

Agenda Item 8.E. - December 2025 Financial Report Agenda Item 8.E. - December 2025 Financial Report

1/26/2026 at 4:56 PM

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8.F. Approval for Purchase of Microscopes for Natural Science Department – Mr. Cesar Vela

Attachments:

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8.G. Approval for Workforce External Lab Project – Mr. Cesar Vela/Dr. Heriberto Hernandez

Attachments:

Agenda Item 8.G. - Approval for Workforce External Lab Project Agenda Item 8.G. - Approval for Workforce External Lab Project

1/26/2026 at 4:57 PM
Agenda Item 8.G.1. - Approval for Workforce External Lab Project Agenda Item 8.G.1. - Approval for Workforce External Lab Project

1/26/2026 at 4:57 PM

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8.H. Approval of Building Plaques for Raquel Gonzalez Automotive Technology Center Auto Body & Diesel Shop Expansion – Mr. Cesar Vela

Attachments:

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8.I. Approval for Laredo College Employees and Students Out of Country Travel to Spain – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina

Attachments:

Agenda Item 8.I. - Approval for Laredo College Employees and Students Out of Country Travel to Spain Agenda Item 8.I. - Approval for Laredo College Employees and Students Out of Country Travel to Spain

1/26/2026 at 4:59 PM

Subject:

8.J. TASB Board Policy Update 50: Review Updated LEGAL Policies and Act on LOCAL Policies (see list below) – Dr. David V. Arreazola

Attachments:

Agenda Item 8.J. - TASB Board Policy Update 50 Agenda Item 8.J. - TASB Board Policy Update 50

1/27/2026 at 4:44 PM

Subject:

8.K. Approval of Modifications to Laredo College Board Policy BDB(LOCAL)-BOARD MEETINGS: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Dr. Minita Ramírez

Attachments:

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9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

Subject:

9.A. FY 2025 Audited Annual Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela

Attachments:

Agenda Item 9.A. - FY 2025 Audited Annual Financial Report Agenda Item 9.A. - FY 2025 Audited Annual Financial Report

1/26/2026 at 5:11 PM

Subject:

9.B. Approval of Revision to the 2026 - 2027 Laredo College Academic Calendar – Dr. David V. Arreazola

Attachments:

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9.C. Tenure Recommendations for Consideration and Approval by Laredo College Board of Trustees – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina

Attachments:

Agenda Item 9.C. - Tenure Recommendations Agenda Item 9.C. - Tenure Recommendations

1/26/2026 at 5:12 PM

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10. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS

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10.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez

Attachments:

President's Reports President's Reports

1/28/2026 at 1:40 PM

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10.B. President’s Remarks – Dr. Minita Ramírez

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12. Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

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13. Adjournment

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