May 16, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call
 

2. Invocation
 

3. Approval of Minutes
 

4. Communications
 

5. Audience to Patrons and Petitions
 

6. Information Items
 

6.A. Enrollment Reports
 

6.A.1. Community Education Enrollment Report.  The Director, Community Education, reports the attached enrollment and participation numbers for the Community Education Program for the month of April 2018 - 2022. .
 

6.A.2. CB/IT Enrollment Report.  The Director, Center for Business/Industry Training, reports the attached enrollment and participation numbers for April 2018 – 2022.
 

6.B. Report of Taxes Collected.  Attached is the report of taxes collected for the month of April 2022.  
 

6.C. Report of Unfilled Positions.  The Vice President, Human Resources, provides the attached report on vacant positions that are currently being advertised.
 

6.D. New Teachers for Community Education Program.  Attached is a communication from the Director, Community Education, reporting on three new teachers for the Community Education Program.
 

6.E. Fund Development Report.  The Vice President, College Advancement, provides the attached report on fund development activities of the Brazosport College Foundation for the months of April and May 2022. 
 

6.F. Emergency Planning Update.  The Vice President, Human Resources, and Director, Campus Safety & Chief of Police, provide the attached update on emergency planning from May 1, 2021 to present. 
 

6.G. Guided Pathways Update.  The Dean of Instruction for Business, Liberal Arts, and Sciences provides the attached update on Brazosport College’s Guided Pathways work.
 

6.H. Dual Credit Update.  The Dean of School & College Partnerships provides the attached update on Brazosport College’s dual credit program.
 

6.I. ACE It Update.  The Dean of Student Services provides the attached update on the ACE it program.
 

6.J. ADN Pinning Ceremony.  The ADN Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 6 p.m. in The Clarion. 
 

6.K. Community Education Ceremony.  Community Education Graduation ceremonies for students completing Adult Education and Literacy and Workforce Programs will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in The Clarion.
 

6.L. Law Enforcement Academy Graduation.  The Law Enforcement Academy Graduation will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 6 p.m. in The Clarion.  
 

6.M. 2022 CCATT Annual Conference.  The 2022 Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Annual Conference has been set for Thursday, Friday & Saturday, June 16-18, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency – Houston. The theme of the conference is Focus Forward: Community College Governance and Strategic Planning. Members of the Board of Regents are encouraged to attend with Dr. Vincent Solis, President. Registration for the conference is to be made through Annaliza Gideon, Executive Assistant to the President.
 

6.N. ACCT Annual Leadership Congress.  The 2022 ACCT Annual Leadership Congress is scheduled for October 26 – 29, 2022, at the Mariott Marquis in New York, New York. The theme of the conference is Community Colleges: Improving the Lives of Entire Families. Members of the Board of Regents are encouraged to attend the conference with Dr. Vincent Solis, President. Registration for the conference is to be made through Annaliza Gideon, Executive Assistant to the President, no later than Monday, August 1, 2022, in order to ensure a lower rate for the conference and hotel. More information on the ACCT Leadership Conference can be found at: https://www.congress.acct.org/. 
 

6.O. Board Policy Review.  At the Board Workshop on February 13-14, 2009, Regents initiated a systematic review of Board policy.  It was suggested that a number of Board policies be included for review as part of each monthly agenda.  Questions regarding the referenced policy may be addressed to the President prior to the meeting for clarification and/or discussion.

The attached policies EBA (LEGAL) and EBA (LOCAL) regarding distance education can be found at: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Download/215?filename=EBA(LEGAL).pdf  and https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Download/215?filename=EBA(LOCAL).pdf 
 

6.P. Brazosport College Calendar.  The Brazosport College Calendar for May 17, 2022, through August 5, 2022, is attached.
 

7. Reports/Presentations
 

7.A. Endowment Investment Update.  Mr. Shannon Willems, AB Bernstein, will provide information on the performance and allocation of the College endowment funds. Attached is Mr. Willems’ presentation.
 

7.B. Compensation Presentation.  The Vice President, Human Resources, will present the attached analysis and recommendation to the Board of Regents on proposed salary increases for FY23.  These proposed compensation increases will be action items at the Board’s meeting in June. 
 

7.C. Tax Rate Update.  The Vice President Financial Services, and CFO will provide the attached overview of the annual process for setting the tax rate.
 

7.D. President's Report.
-College Update
-Regents' Visibility
 

8. Unfinished Business
 

8.A. Proposed Amended Board Policy - DIAA (LOCAL).  Proposed Amended Board Policy – DIAA (LOCAL) – Employees’ Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation – Sex and Sexual Violence.  The Vice President, Human Resources, recommends adoption of amended Policy DIAA (LOCAL) regarding employees’ freedom from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation related to sex and sexual violence.  Board policy provides that new or amended policies are to be presented at one meeting and adopted at a subsequent meeting. Attached is a copy of the proposed amended policy with existing policy language appearing as regular text and new language in underlined blue font and deleted language in blue font with a strike-through.     

This proposed amended policy is presented for second reading and adoption.
 

8.B. Proposed Amended Board Policy - FFDA (LOCAL).  Proposed Amended Board Policy – FFDA (LOCAL) – Students’ Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation -- Sex and Sexual Violence.  The Vice President, Human Resources, recommends adoption of amended Policy DIAA (LOCAL) regarding students’ freedom from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation related to sex and sexual violence.  Board policy provides that new or amended policies are to be presented at one meeting and adopted at a subsequent meeting. Attached is a copy of the proposed amended policy with existing policy language appearing as regular text and new language in underlined blue font and deleted language in blue font with a strike-through.     

This proposed amended policy is presented for second reading and adoption.
 

9. New Business
 

9.A. Certification of Election and Statement of Officers.  The Secretary of the Board of Regents certifies that each of the following Regents have been duly elected:

Jason M. Cordoba, Board of Regents, Position 7
Carolyn Johnson, Board of Regents, Position 8
Roland K. Hendricks, Board of Regents, Position 9

It would be appropriate for the Board to certify the election results and for each designated Regent to sign the Statement of Officer document.
 

9.B. Oath of Office.  Each duly elected Regent is required to take the Oath of Office.  

It would be appropriate for the newly elected board members to take the Oath of Office and sign the appropriate document.
 

9.C. Election of Board Officers.  Board Policy states that the Board shall elect Officers from its members at the next regular meeting following the election of Regents.  Board Policy further states that the College President shall serve as Secretary and Chief Executive Administrator of the Board.

Election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman for two-year terms is in order.
 

9.D. Property and Liability Insurance Renewal.  The Vice President, Financial Services and CFO, has provided the attached memo with information on the annual renewal of property and liability insurance for the College.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the property and liability insurance for the College.
 

9.E. Personnel.

1.  Employment of Michael Morrison as Process Technology Faculty.  Included in the agenda is a communication from the Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs, recommending the employment of Michael Morrison as Process Technology Faculty for the 2022-2023 academic year. A biographical summary and position notice are also included.

The President joins in this recommendation. It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the contract for the period and conditions identified.  
 

9.F. Financial Report.  The Vice President, Financial Services and CFO, provides the attached financial report for April 2022. 

It would be appropriate for the Board to accept the April 2022 financial report.  
 

10. Executive Session

The President requests an Executive Session as provided in the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074.   

For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.

A. To discuss the officer positions within the Brazosport College Board of Regents; and
B. To discuss potential plans related to enrollment efforts by Brazosport College.

Open Session

Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session

Consideration and action, if any, regarding items discussed in Executive Session (those listed under Executive Session in this notice).