April 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call
 

2. Invocation
 

3. Approval of Minutes
 

4. Public Comment
 

5. Information Items
 

5.A. Report of Taxes Collected.  Attached is the report of taxes collected for the month of March 2026.
 

5.B. Report of Unfilled Positions.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, provides the attached report on vacant positions that are currently being advertised.   
 

5.C. 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 April and May 2026.
 

5.D. Board Focus Report (Jan-March).  The Chief of Staff & Board Relations, provides the Board Focus Report for the first quarter of 2026. The report is a summary of Regent Visibility activities from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026.
 

5.E. Budget Amendment – Carl D. Perkins Grant. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved a budget increase for the Carl D. Perkins Grant.  Attached is a memo from the Vice President, Finance, Business & CFO.
 

5.F. Bookstore Performance Report.  The Vice President, Finance, Business & CFO, provides the attached communication relating to the performance and management of the Texas Book Company bookstore.  
 

5.G. Title IX Incident Report.  Effective September 1, 2019, under Texas Education Code, Section 51.253(c), the Chief Executive Officer of a postsecondary educational institution is required to submit a data report at least once each fall or spring semester to the institution’s governing body concerning incidents that constitute sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking. In compliance with this legislation, the President provides the Title IX Incident Report.
 

5.H. BC Foundation Gator Classic.  The Brazosport College Foundation Gator Classic, presented by Freeport LNG, will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Wilderness Golf Course. The Gator Classic is chaired by Jay Gibson. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and an 11:00 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament will begin in a standard scramble format with 144 players. Along the course, players will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of skills challenge holes and activities, enjoy delicious cuisine prepared and served by area corporations, and interact with Brazosport College students. The tournament will conclude with the Blue Jacket Awards Presentation and live musical entertainment.  
 

5.I. Distinguished Student Ceremony.  Brazosport College annually recognizes up to 20 students who, through a college-wide nomination process, are selected as distinguished students. The 2025-2026 Distinguished Student Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in The Clarion at Brazosport College.
 

5.J. ADN Pinning Ceremony.  The ADN pinning ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Clarion. The LVN – ADN Pinning Ceremony is at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm and the ADN Pinning Ceremony is at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.   
 

5.K. Commencement 2026.  The Sr. Vice President, Student Success & Advancement, provides the attached report with an overview of the 2026 Commencement activities. 

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. 
 

5.L. Madge Griffith Elementary School Kindergarten Graduation. Graduation ceremonies for students of Madge Griffith will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in The Clarion at Brazosport College.
 

5.M. Adult Education and Literacy and Community Engagement and Apprenticeship Graduation. Graduation ceremonies for students completing Adult Education and Literacy and Career and Education Advancement (CEA) programs will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in The Clarion at Brazosport College.
 

5.N. Law Enforcement Academy Graduation.  The LEA Graduations are scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, and Friday May 29, 2026, at 6:00 pm. Both graduations will be held in Gator Hall.
 

5.O. 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.
 

5.P. ACCT Annual Leadership Congress.  The 2026 ACCT Annual Leadership Congress is scheduled for October 21-24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago. Illinois. 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, Sr. Chief of Staff and Board Relations. 
 

5.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 are CGF (LOCAL), CGFA (LEGAL), CGFB (LEGAL), CGFC (LEGAL), and CH (LEGAL).
 

5.R. Brazosport College Calendar.  The Brazosport College Calendar for April 24, 2026, through June 18, 2026, is attached.
 

6. Reports/Presentations
 

6.A. Facilities Master Plan Update.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, and the Director, Facilities, will give a presentation and update on the Facilities Master Plan progress. 
 

6.B. President's Report.

1.)  College Update
2.)  Regents' Visibility
 

6.C. Board Committee Reports.

1.)  Student Success Committee
2.)  Finance Committee
3.)  Facilities Committee
 

7. Unfinished Business
 

7.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 50.  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 policies are presented for second read and adoption.
 

7.A.1. BA (LOCAL) – College District Governance.  Language from this policy has been moved to BAA to accommodate the re-organization of related to college district governance.
 

7.A.2. BAA (LOCAL) – College District Governance: Board Legal Status.  Language from policy BA on Board Legal Status has been moved to this policy to accommodate the re-organization of policies related to college district governance.  Language from this policy code has been moved to policy BAAA.  Additional recommended revisions include removing the amended date to streamline the updating process.
 

7.A.3. BBE (LOCAL) – Board Members: Authority.  Recommended revisions to this policy address HB 4310, which establishes a procedure for board members to access records maintained by the college while preserving the confidentiality of those records.  Additional recommended revisions include removing the amended date to streamline the updating process.
 

7.A.4. BD (LOCAL) – Board Meetings.  Recommended revisions to this policy incorporate HB 1522, which updates the meeting notice requirements under the Open Meetings Act to require that notice of a meeting be posted three business days before the scheduled date of a meeting, at Notice to Members.  Additional recommended revisions include removing the amended date to streamline the updating process.
 

7.A.5. CDB (LOCAL) – Accounting: Inventories.  Recommended revisions address the Budget Requirements and Annual Financial Reporting Requirements for Texas Public Community Colleges, Fiscal Year 2025, which were recently released by the Coordinating Board. The document updates the definition of capital assets to recommend, rather than require as in prior years, a minimum capitalization threshold of $5,000. The revisions permit a community college to choose the threshold at which assets are capitalized. If your college would like to update the threshold for classifying capital assets, please contact the college’s policy consultant.
 

7.A.6. DJA (LOCAL) – Assignment, Workload, And Schedules: Telework.  This new recommended local policy addresses SB 2615. It permits employees to telework only under certain specified circumstances.
 

7.A.7. FC (LOCAL) – Registration And Attendance.  Recommended revisions to this policy address administrative procedures related to registration.  Additional recommended revisions include removing the amended date to streamline the updating process.
 

7.A.8. FLB (LOCAL) – Student Rights And Responsibilities: Student Conduct.  At Behavior Targeting Others, a cross-reference has been added to policy code FM to incorporate the definition of antisemitism required to be used in discipline for Student Code of Conduct violations, as provided by SB 326.
 

7.A.9. FLBE (LOCAL) – Student Conduct: Alcohol And Drug Use.  Recommended revisions address HB 46, which prohibits a college from restricting the storage of low-THC cannabis authorized by state law.  Additional changes have been made for clarity.
 

8. New Business
 

8.A. 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.
 

8.B. Athletics Presentation and Recommendation.  The President will provide information on athletic programs at Brazosport College.  

It would be appropriate to authorize the College President to take all necessary action to enable the College to join the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), including executing any agreements required for membership.
 

8.C. Renewal of Interlocal Agreement (ILA).  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, requests the approval of the Brazosport College Interlocal Agreements (ILAs) with Brazosport ISD (BISD) to support coordinated emergency transportation and reunification procedures. The agreements, originally executed in 2022, have been reviewed and updated to reflect current staff assignments; no substantive changes have been made.  The President supports approval of this request.

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the ILAs with BISD.
 

8.D. Board Policies.
 

8.D.1. Proposed Amended Board Policy – BCA (LOCAL) Board Internal Organization: Board Officers and Officials.  The Sr. Vice President, Administration, requests the review of amended Policy BCA (LOCAL). The proposed revisions to the policy provide clarification regarding the organization of the Board and the roles, responsibilities, and duties of Board officers. Updates include clearer language related to the election of officers, procedures for filling vacancies, and the delineation of duties for the Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Additionally, the revisions further define the authority and expectations associated with each officer position to ensure alignment with Board practices and legal requirements.  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 blue font.

This proposed policy is presented for first read.
 

8.E. Personnel.
 

8.E.1. Employment of Jeff St. Clair, Faculty, Welding.  Mr. Jeff St. Clair has been selected as the lone finalist for the position of Faculty, Welding.  Accordingly, the President recommends the hiring of Mr. St. Clair for the remainder of the 2025-2026 academic year and the 2026-2027 academic year.  

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the contract for the period and conditions identified.  
 

8.E.2. Employment of Joshua Jacobson, Faculty, HVAC and Refrigeration Technology.  Mr. Joshua Jacobson has been selected as the lone finalist for the position of Faculty, HVAC and Refrigeration Technology.  Accordingly, the President recommends the hiring of Mr. Jacobson for the remainder of the 2025-2026 academic year and the 2026-2027 academic year. 

It would be appropriate for the Board to approve the contract for the period and conditions identified. 
 

8.F. Financial Report.  Attached is the financial report for March 2026. 

It would be appropriate for the Board to accept the March 2026 financial statements.
 

9. Closed Session

The President requests a Closed 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 positions on the Brazosport College Board of Regents.

Open Session

Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session

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