December 8, 2022 at 12:30 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 Courses.  The Director, Community Education, reports the attached enrollment and participation data for the month of November 2018-2022.
 

6.A.2. Center for Business/Industry Training.  The Director, Center for Business/Industry Training, reports the attached enrollment and participant data for November 2018 – 2022.
 

6.B. Report of Taxes Collected.  The report of taxes collected for the month of November 2022 was not received in time to be included in the agenda.
 

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 four new teachers for the Community Education Program for the month of November 2022.
 

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

6.F. LVN Pinning Ceremony.  The LVN Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Clarion. The public is invited to attend.
 

6.G. Annual Confirmation of Regent Training.  All regents have met legal requirements for Training in Open Government Training – Open Meeting Act, Public Information Act, Protecting Public Funds, Cyber Security, and THECB Governing Board Training.
 

6.H. Guided Pathways Update.  The Dean of Business, Liberal Arts, and Science, provides the attached update on the College’s Guided Pathways efforts.
 

6.I. Law Enforcement Academy 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.J. 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.K. Legislative Reception & Community College Day.  The Texas Gulf Coast Community College Consortium Reception is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, TX, in conjunction with Community College Day scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Austin, TX. A group of students and sponsors from Brazosport College will be in attendance. Board of Regents are encouraged to attend. Reservations are to be made through Annaliza Gideon, Executive Assistant to the President.
 

6.L. Brazoria County Day 2023.  Brazoria County Day will be held February 26-28, 2023, in Austin, TX. The schedule of events is attached. This year the Brazosport College Jazz band will perform at the World’s Largest Shrimp Cocktail Party on February 28th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 

6.M. 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 2023 Board Workshop is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 3 – 4, 2023. Professional Development workshop sessions will take place on Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A Special Board Meeting will be held on Saturday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Board meeting will provide an opportunity to review the College’s ten-year financial outlook and consider updates to the Strategic Plan Vision 2025. These workshop sessions will be held in-person at the Corporate Learning Center at Brazosport College.
 

6.N. Counselor/Administrator Dinner.  The annual Counselor/Administrator Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at the Dow Academic Center. The dinner and program provide a forum for conveying appreciation for the work of ISD administrators and counselors who collaboratively work with Brazosport College in efforts to support college readiness and student success. College Board of Regents members are invited as guests of the College.
 

6.O. 2023 Career Fair.  Brazosport College will host its annual Career Fair on Thursday, April 13, 2023. The event serves approximately 1,700 juniors from the Angleton, Brazosport, Columbia-Brazoria, Danbury, and Sweeny Independent School Districts. Students from Angleton Christian School, Brazosport Christian School, and Foundation Preparatory Academy will also participate. As in previous years, students will have the opportunity to participate in four educational sessions on specific career areas and general topics. A variety of activities that are designed to provide career and educational information will be provided through this cooperative effort between Brazosport College, the ISDs, business, industry, and civic organizations. We are excited to welcome and host this exciting event again this year.
 

6.P. 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.Q. Commencement 2023.  Commencement exercises for the 2022-2023 academic year are scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The two ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  The college will host a lunch at Gator Hall for faculty, staff, commencement guests, and board members in between the two ceremonies.
 

6.R. 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 policy EFAA (LEGAL) regarding Instructional Programs and Courses: Academic Courses can be found at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=215&code=EFAA 

The attached policy EFAB (LEGAL) regarding Instructional Programs and Courses: Career Technical/Workforce Courses can be found at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=215&code=EFAB 

The attached policy EFAC (LEGAL) regarding Instructional Programs and Courses: Developmental Education can be found at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline/PolicyDetails?key=215&code=EFAC 
 

6.S. Brazosport College Calendar.  The Brazosport College Calendar for December 9, 2022 through January 27, 2023 is attached.
 

7. Reports/Presentations
 

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

8. Unfinished Business
 

8.A. Proposed Amended Board Policy – ECC (LOCAL) – Instructional Arrangements – Course Load and Schedules.  The Vice President, Human Resources, recommends adoption of amended Policy ECC (LOCAL) regarding course load and schedules. 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 blue font.     

This proposed policy is presented for second reading and adoption.
 

8.B. Proposed Amended Board Policy – EDA (LOCAL) – Instructional Resources – Instructional Materials.  The Vice President, Human Resources, recommends adoption of amended Policy EDA (LOCAL) regarding instructional materials. 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 blue font.     

This proposed policy is presented for second reading and adoption. 
 

9. New Business
 

9.A. Audit Report.  Please find attached the electronic version of the College’s Annual Financial and Compliance Report for fiscal year 2022.  Kevin Cadenhead, Partner, KM&L, LLC will be present to discuss the audit report and answer questions. 

It would be appropriate for the Board to accept the audit report.
 

9.B. Memorandum of Understanding.  Attached is a Memorandum of Understanding between Brazoria County and Brazosport College regarding the provision of Adult Education and Literacy instruction to Brazoria County Jail inmates.

It would be appropriate for the Board to authorize the Memorandum of Understanding.
 

9.C. Personnel.
 

9.C.1. Employment of Boris Kun as Veteran Prior Learning Assessment Coordinator.  Included in the agenda is a communication from the Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs, recommending the employment of Boris Kun as Veteran Prior Learning Assessment Coordinator for the remainder of the 2022-2023 academic year, starting on December 9, 2022. 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.C.2. Employment of Kyehan Lee as Process Technology Faculty.  Included in the agenda is a communication from the Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs, recommending the employment of Kyehan Lee as Process Technology Faculty for the remainder of the 2022-2023 academic year, starting on January 9, 2023. 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.C.3. Employment of Dr. Mohammed “Sal” Mirza as Organizational Leadership Faculty and Program Chair.  Included in the agenda is a communication from the Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs, recommending the employment of Dr. Mohammed “Sal” Mirza as Organizational Leadership Faculty and Program Chair for the remainder of the 2022-2023 academic year and the 2023-2024 academic year, starting on January 9, 2023. 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.