March 18, 2026 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. Consider Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2026           (Action Item)

VI. 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.)

VII. Informative Reports:

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

VII.2. Monthly Financial Reports - February (Mr. M. Jeff Engbrock)

VII.3. Notice to the Board of Regents that the Annual Contract for HVAC Services will Exceed $100,000 - (Mr. M. Jeff Engbrock)

VIII. 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.)

IX. Action Items:

IX.1. Consider Approval of Finance Committee Recommendation Regarding Request for Proposals for Annual External Audit Services

IX.2. Consider Approval of Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC)

IX.3. Consider Facilities Committee Recommendation Regarding Naming Opportunities for Campus Buildings and Rooms

IX.4. Presentation and Acceptance of Certificate of Unopposed Candidates for the General Election

IX.5. Consider Approval of Order of Cancellation for the May 2, 2026, General Election 

IX.6. Consider Acceptance of Fiscal year 2025-2026 Second Quarter Investment Report

IX.7. Review and Consider Board Policy CAK Local (Appropriations and Revenue Sources: Investments) and Resolution

IX.8. Consider Approval of Investment Firms

IX.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

IX.10. Consider Approval of Lagniappe Dining Services Price Increase Proposal, Effective June 1, 2026

IX.11. Consider Approval of Increase to Student Housing Rates and Board Fees Effective June 1, 2026

IX.12. Consider Approval of Course Fees for Academic Year 2026-27, Effective April 1, 2026

IX.13. Consider Approval of Bid for Annual Plumbing Services Contract

IX.14. Consider Approval of Bid for Annual Electrical Services Contract

IX.15. Consider Approval of Contract Extension for Construction JOC Services

IX.16. Consider Approval of One-Year Extension to BibliU Contract to Operate the Book Store

IX.17. Consider Approval of Variance to Professional Landscaping Services Contract

IX.18. Consider Acceptance of Galveston College Foundation Private Donation in the Amount of $50,000

IX.19. Consider Approval of Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 and Fiscal Year 2028 Academic Calendar

X. Special Reports and Comments:

X.1. Student Representative (Ms. Mariana Hernandez Lima)

X.2. Faculty Representative (Mr. Tyree Bearden)

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

X.4. Regents

X.5. Chairperson (Ms. Carolyn Sunseri)

XI. Adjournment