January 20, 2026 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 provides the attached enrollment report for the Spring 2026 semester.
 

6.A.2. Dual Credit and Concurrent Enrollment Report.  The Registrar’s Office provides the attached dual credit and concurrent enrollment report for the Spring 2026 semester. 
 

6.A.3. Adult Education and Literacy Enrollment. The Director, Adult Education and Literacy, reports the attached enrollment data for the Fall 2025 semester.
 

6.A.4. Center for Business/Industry Training Enrollment. The Director, Center for Business/Industry Training, reports the attached enrollment data for the Fall 2025 semester.
 

6.A.5. Community Engagement and Apprenticeship Enrollment. The Director, Community Engagement and Apprenticeships, reports the attached enrollment data for the Fall 2025 semester.
 

6.B. Report of Taxes Collected.  Please find attached the report on taxes collected for December 2025.
 

6.C. Report of Unfilled Positions.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, 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 employees:  

Dr. Richard Lightcap, Associate Professor, Computer Technology
Allen Spector, Associate Professor, Computer Technology
 

6.E. Fund Development Report.  The Sr. Vice President, Student Success and Advancement, provides the attached report on fund development activities of the Brazosport College Foundation for January and February 2026.
 

6.F. Institutional Employment Report.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, provides the attached 2024-2025 Institutional Employment Report. 
 

6.G. Small Business Development Center Annual Report.  Attached is a communication from the Director, Small Business Development Center, providing an annual update on activities supporting area small businesses.
 

6.H. Financial Aid and Scholarships Annual Report 2024-2025. The Director, Financial Aid & Registrar, provides the Financial Aid and Scholarships Annual Report for 2024-2025.
 

6.I. Affidavits for Disclosure and Conflict of Interest.  Attached are the Affidavit Disclosing Substantial Interest in a Business Entity or Real Property, as defined in Local Government Code Sec. 171.002; the Affidavit for Disclosing Interest in Property under Government Code, Ch. 553, Subchapter A; the Affidavit for disclosing gifts exceeding $100 accepted from any vendor doing business with Brazosport College by Board members or any family member of a Board member, as defined in Local Government Code 176; and Board Policy BBFA (LEGAL) which provides additional information referenced in the disclosure affidavits.  

Affidavits for each Board member will be distributed at the meeting.  The affidavits will be completed and notarized following the meeting.
 

6.J. 2026 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 2026 Board Workshop is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 6 – 7, 2026. Professional Development workshop sessions will take place on Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., in Gator Hall located in Bonnen Central Building.  A Special Board Meeting will be held on Saturday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m., in the Corporate Learning Center at Brazosport College. The Board meeting will provide an opportunity to review the College’s ten-year financial outlook and review and consider strategies and objectives for Brazosport College’s Strategic Plan Vision 2030. These workshop sessions will be held in-person.
 

6.K. Counselor Administrator Dinner.  The annual Counselor/Administrator Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The dinner and program provide a forum for conveying appreciation for the work of ISD administrators and counselors who collaboratively work with Brazosport College to support college readiness and student success. Members of the Board of Regents are invited to attend. 
 

6.L. 2026 Career Fair.  Brazosport College will host its 32nd annual Career Fair on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The event serves approximately 1,500 juniors from partner ISDs, as well as private, online, and homeschool students. Students will hear from a variety of speakers sharing career information about business, construction, manufacturing, IT, choosing a college and career path, joining the workforce, and more. In addition to hearing from speakers, students will participate in a vendor fair, where they can engage with over 50 community partners. This year’s event will feature interactive questions for students to reflect on their learning and future career paths. This tradition is a collaborative effort among Brazosport College, the ISDs, businesses, industry, and civic organizations. We are grateful to all who participate in making this event successful each year.
 

6.M. Commencement 2026.  Commencement exercises for the 2025-2026 academic year are scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. The three ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Expanding to three ceremonies will allow the college to include basic and advanced certificate earners in the commencement activities while continuing to honor our associate and baccalaureate degree students. 
 

6.N. 2026 CCATT Annual Conference.  The 2026 Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Annual Conference has been set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 17-19, 2026, in Baytown, Texas, at the Hyatt Regency Baytown. 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, Chief of Staff and Board Relations.
 

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.

Policy CDD (LOCAL) Accounting: Payroll Procedures
Policy CDDA (LOCAL) Payroll Procedures: Salary Deductions
Policy CDE (LOCAL) Accounting: Financial Ethics
Policy CE (LOCAL) Bonded Employees and Officers
Policy CF (LOCAL) Purchasing and Acquisition
 

6.P. Brazosport College Calendar.  The Brazosport College Calendar for January 24, 2026, through March 31, 2026, is attached.
 

7. Reports/Presentations
 

7.A. Report on Accountability System.  The Provost will provide information and an update on selected measures of College performance in the Accountability Report. 
 

7.B. Small Business Development Center Presentation.  The Director, Small Business Development Center, will provide an update on the department’s achievements.
 

7.C. President's Report.

1.)  College Update
2.)  Regents' Visibility
 

7.D. Board Committee Reports.

1.)  Finance Committee
 

8. Unfinished Business
 

8.A. Board Policies.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, in accordance with the Texas Association of School Boards Community College Services, presents the following LOCAL policy additions, deletions, or replacement recommendations under Update 47.  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 policies with existing policy language appearing as regular text, deleted language appearing in red font with a line through it, and new language in blue font. 

These proposed policies are presented for second read and adoption.
 

8.A.1. CC(LOCAL) — Annual Operating Budget.  Recommended revisions to this local policy have been made in response to updates to Coordinating Board rules allowing the college to select an accreditor other than the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The college’s accreditor is named in GK(LOCAL). 
 

8.A.2. CDE(LOCAL) Accounting: Financial Ethics.  At Federal Awards Disclosure, recommended revisions to the disclosure requirements are to align the text with amendments to the OMB Guidelines reflected in CAAB.  A reference to policy CAA has been added for more information related to awards and grants.
 

8.A.3. CHA(LOCAL) Site Management: Security.  Recommended revisions to this local policy address the application of SB 1445 to the Employment of Peace Officers and Telecommunicators, Medical and Psychological Examinations, Misconduct Investigations, and Personnel Files.
 

8.A.4. CS(LOCAL) Information Security.  At Reports, recommended revisions to this local policy have been made due to Administrative Code changes that add an Information Security Assessment and remove a Monthly Reports requirement.  Additional changes have been made to conform to TASB style. 
 

8.A.5. DBA(LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records.  New recommended local policy language addresses the application of SB 1445 to Law Enforcement Personnel Files.
 

8.A.6. DBB(LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Medical 
Examinations and Communicable Diseases.  New recommended local policy language addresses the application of SB 1445 to the Medical and Psychological Examination of a Peace Officer or Telecommunicator. A fill-in for the applicable licensed positions to which this policy applies has been added.
 

8.A.7. DC(LOCAL) Employment Practices.  New recommended local policy language addresses the application of SB 1445 to the Employment of Certain Law Enforcement Personnel.
 

8.A.8. DH(LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct.  New recommended local policy language addresses the application of SB 1445 to investigations of Misconduct by Certain Law Enforcement Personnel.
 

8.A.9. DK(LOCAL) Professional Development.  Recommended revisions to this local policy have been made in response to updates to Coordinating Board rules allowing the college to select an accreditor other than SACSCOC. The college’s accreditor is named in GK(LOCAL). 
 

8.A.10. DMC(LOCAL) Termination of Employment: Reduction in Force.  Recommended revisions to this local policy have been made in response to updates to Coordinating Board rules allowing the college to select an accreditor other than SACSCOC. The college’s accreditor is named in GK(LOCAL). Additional changes have been made to conform to TASB style. 
 

8.A.11. EBA(LOCAL) Alternate Methods of Instruction: Distance Education.  Recommended revisions to this local policy have been made in response to updates to Coordinating Board rules allowing the college to select an accreditor other than SACSCOC. The college’s accreditor is named in GK(LOCAL). 
 

8.A.12. GK(LOCAL) Relations With Educational Accreditation Agencies.  Recommended revisions to this local policy have been made in response to Administrative Code changes that permit the college to select an accreditor other than SACSCOC. A fill-in for the name of the college’s accreditor has been added so that, if in the future, your college changes accreditors, the policy may be easily updated. The policy issued to the college retains the reference to the college’s current accreditor, SACSCOC. A list of approved accreditors is in GK(LEGAL). 
 

9. New Business
 

9.A. Statement of Officer and Oath of Office. The Oath of Office for the recently appointed Regent for Position 6 will be administered to Joe Bohon by the Chair of the Board.

It would be appropriate for the designated Regent to sign the Statement of Officer and Oath of Office documents.
 

9.B. Order of Election - Board of Regent Positions 3, 4, 5, and 6.  Attached is a memo from the Vice President, Financial, Business & CFO regarding the Board of Regents Election on May 2, 2026, and the Joint Election Agreement for Election Services with Brazoria County that includes a list of Early Voting locations in Brazoria County.  
           
It is recommended that the Board order the election for the uniform election date of May 2, 2026, approve the Joint Election agreement with the County for Election Services, and approve posting of election notices as directed by the County Election Office in accordance with the election statutes that are administered by the Texas Secretary of State.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the three (3) items above.
 

9.C. Financial Report.  Please find attached the financial statements for November and December 2025.

It would be appropriate for the Board to accept the financial statements.