May 13, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order Regular Meeting

II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

III. Certification of Posting Notice of Regular Meeting

IV. Recognition of Guests

V. Administer Oath of Office

VI. Consider Approval of Minutes from Facilities Workshop and Special Meeting of March 5, 2020, and Regular Meeting of March 18, 2020 (Action Item)

VII. Citizens Desiring to Appear Before the Board on Agenda and Non-agenda Items (Please complete a request card prior to the start of the meeting. The Board Chairperson may limit the time of appearance before the Board to three minutes.)

VIII. Informative Reports:

VIII.1. Student Success Story (Dr. W. Myles Shelton)

VIII.2. Monthly Financial Reports – March and April (Mr. M. Jeff Engbrock)

IX. Consideration of Consent Agenda
(The purpose of the consent agenda is to allow the Board to identify and approve action items which require no additional information or discussion and for which there is unanimous approval.  Regents receive agenda materials in advance of the meeting to prepare for the business to be conducted.)

X. Action Items:

X.1. Consider Approval of Renewal Agreement to Extend the Bank Depository Contract

X.2. Consider Approval of Proposal for Campus Dining Services

X.3. Consider Approval of Student Housing Room and Board Fees for 2020-21

X.4. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Equipment for Faculty and Staff Information Technology Computer Refresh

X.5. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Two iPad Tablets and Accessories for Public Affairs Team

X.6. Consider Approval of Proposal to Purchase Equipment and Installation Services for Main Campus Audio/Visual Refresh

X.7. Consider Approval of Extension of Vending Machine Services Contract

X.8. Consider Approval of Contracts for Disaster Restoration and Recovery Services

X.9. Consider Authorizing the College President to Enter into a Contract with an Electricity Provider Through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Interlocal Agreement

X.10. Consider Approval of Agreement Between The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Galveston College to Provide Student Health and Counseling Services for the 2020-21 Academic Year

X.11. Consider Approval of Instructional Agreements for Dual Credit / Early Admissions Enrollment Classes for Academic Year 2020-21 Including Addendums

X.11.A. Galveston Independent School District

X.11.B. Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District

X.11.C. O'Connell College Preparatory School

X.11.D. Odyssey Academy

X.12. Consider Approval of Proposed 2021-22 Academic Calendar

X.13. Consider Ratification of Recipient's Funding Certification and Agreement Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

X.14. Consider Ratification of Recipient's Funding Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

X.15. Consider Ratification of Recipient’s Certification and Agreement for an Award under Section 18004(a)(2) of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

X.16. Consider Nominating Committee Recommendation Regarding the Nomination of Board Officers for 2020-2022 Term and Election of Board Officers

X.17. Consider Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate to Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT)

X.18. Consider Approval of a Five-Year Affiliation Agreement and a Program Agreement Between Galveston College and The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

X.19. Consider Approval of Proposal for American Power Conversion (APC) Revitalization and Information Technology A/C Equipment Repairs/Replacement

X.20. Consider Approval of Distance Education Student Fee Waiver

X.21. Consider Reappointment of Full-time Faculty

XI. Special Reports and Comments:

XI.1. Student Representative

XI.2. Faculty Representative (Dr. Larry Blomstedt)

XI.3. President (Dr. W. Myles Shelton)

XI.4. Regents

XI.5. Chairperson (Ms. Karen F. Flowers)

XII. Adjournment to Closed Meeting in Room M-220:  The Board of Regents, as authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting under the following provisions of the Act:
Section 551.072 - Deliberations about Real Property, to deliberate the purchase and value of real property to avoid any detrimental effect on the position of the College in negotiations with third parties
Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee

XIII. Reconvene Regular Meeting (Open Meeting) in Room M-220

XIV. Action Items: (Continued) See Action Item No. 21

XV. Adjournment