October 17, 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. Credit Students.  The Registrar’s Office reports the attached headcount/contact hour enrollment for the Fall 2022 semester.
 

6.A.2. Dual Credit and Concurrent Enrollment Report.  The Registrar’s Office reports the attached dual credit and concurrent enrollment report for the Fall 2022 semester. 
 

6.A.3. Community Education Courses.  The Director, Community Education, reports the attached enrollment and participation hours for the Community Education Program for the month of September 2018-2022.
 

6.A.4. Center for Business/Industry Training.  The Director, Center for Business/Industry Training, reports the attached enrollment and participant hours for the month of September 2018-2022.
 

6.B. Report of Taxes Collected.  Attached is the report of taxes collected for the month of September 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. Resignations and Retirements.  Pursuant to Board Policy DMD (Local), the President has accepted the written notice of resignation and retirement from the following contract-level employee: 

Mr. Mark Stoltenberg, Assistant Professor of Instrumentation, submitted his retirement, effective December 31, 2022.
 

6.E. New Teachers for Community Education Program.  Attached is a communication from the Director, Community Education, reporting three new teachers for the month of September 2022.
 

6.F. Fund Development Report.  The Vice President, College Advancement and Enrollment, provides the attached report on fund development activities of the Brazosport College Foundation for the months of September and October 2022.
 

6.G. Board Focus Report.  The Vice President, College Advancement and Enrollment, provides the Board Focus report for the 3rd quarter of 2022. The report is a summary of Regent Visibility activities from January 1, 2021 – September 30, 2022.
 

6.H. Marketing and Communications Annual Report.  The Director, Marketing & Communications, provides the attached annual report of the Marketing & Communications Department for the year 2021-2022.
 

6.I. 2022 Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference.  The 2022 Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 2022, through Thursday, December 8, 2022, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, TX. Members of the Board of Regents are encouraged to attend.  Reservations for the conference are to be made through Annaliza Gideon, Executive Assistant to the President. 
 

6.J. 2023 Board of Trustees Institute.  The 2023 Board of Trustee Institute (BOTI), as part of the Texas Success Center, has been set for Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Lakeway Resort in Lakeway, TX. Two members of the Board of Regents are invited to attend in addition to Dr. Vincent Solis, President. Reservations are to be made through Annaliza Gideon, Executive Assistant to the President. 
 

6.K. Foundation Board Annual Holiday Meeting.  The Foundation Board Annual Holiday Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Board of Regents and their guests are invited to attend. More details to come and invitations to follow. 
 

6.L. January 2023 Board Meeting.  The January 2023 meeting of the Board of Regents is set for Tuesday, January 17, 2023, due to a college holiday on Monday.
 

6.M. Student Success Center Report.  The Dean of Student Services submits the attached report.
 

6.N. Gator Gallop.  The annual Gator Gallop run is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2022. This year’s event will feature a Kids Run, a 1 mile run, and a 5K run. Gator Gallop is open to all community members. Registration and information for the race is available at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/LakeJackson/BrazosportGatorGallop?fbclid=IwAR2V2hqxFQvMQlzFVMmJ3_jI7SNvNq5OAiX-puyIf-uF_dOBG5OyQyTUSSw
 

6.O. Law Enforcement Graduation.  The Law Enforcement Academy Graduation will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in Gator Hall. The public is invited to attend.
 

6.P. LVN Pinning Ceremony.  The LVN Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the Clarion. The public is invited to attend.
 

6.Q. 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 EDAA (LEGAL) regarding Instructional Resources – Libraries and Laboratories can be found at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=215&code=EDAA 
 

6.R. Brazosport College Calendar.  The Brazosport College Calendar for October 21, 2022, through January 2, 2023, 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.  Included is Mr. Willems’ presentation.
 

7.B. Quarterly Report on Performance.  The Director of Institutional Research provides information on selected measures of the College performance in the attached Performance Report.
 

7.C. Economic Impact Study.  Anne Bartlett, Vice President, Industry and Community Resources, will provide a report on an Economic Impact Study.
 

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

8. New Business
 

8.A. Schedule 2023 Board Workshop.  As part of the College’s evolving planning process, the Board meets in an annual workshop to study information, measure progress toward milestones, and discuss future directions. The workshop is proposed for Friday and Saturday, March 3-4, 2023.

It would be appropriate for the board to set the date for the 2023 Board Workshop.
 

8.B. December 2022 Board Meeting.  The December 2022 meeting of the Board of Regents is proposed for Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., preceded by the annual holiday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in the Corporate Learning Center.

It would be appropriate for the board to set the date for the December 2022 Board Meeting.
 

8.C. College Calendar Recommendations.  The Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs, submits the attached 2022-2023 academic calendar. 

The President recommends approval of the calendar as submitted.
 

8.D. Personnel.  Included in the agenda is a communication from the Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs, recommending the employment of Kristyn Vest as Counselor for the remainder of the 2022-2023 academic year. Ms. Vest has been working for Brazosport College as a full-time temporary Counselor since January 4, 2022 while she completed her Master’s degree.  She has now completed that degree and there is a request to remove her temporary status.  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. 
 

8.E. Proposed Amended Board Policy – DGA (LOCAL) – Employee Rights and Privileges – Freedom of Association.  The Vice President, Human Resources, recommends adoption of amended Policy DGA (LOCAL) regarding employee’s freedom of association as it relates to the faculty assembly. 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, deleted language appearing in red font with a line through it, and new language in underlined red or blue font.     

This proposed policy is presented for first reading. 
 

8.F. Financial Report.  The Vice President, Financial Services & CFO, provides the attached financial report for fiscal year 2022 and for the month of September 2022.   

It would be appropriate for the Board to accept the fiscal year 2022 and September 2022 financial statements.
 

9. Executive Session.  The President requests an Executive Session as provided in the Texas Government Code,  Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, for the following purpose:

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. Private consultation with the Board's legal counsel on all subjects or matters authorized by law in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act.

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).