November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. WELCOME
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. PRAYER
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5. SGA REPORT - Ms. Kennedy Juarez, SGA Vice President
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6. REGENTS' REPORTS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMENTS REGARDING AC AFFILIATES
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Executive Committee - report by Barrett-Chair, Betancourt, Carlisle, Pesina
AC Foundation - report by Fortunato, Mize Amarillo Museum of Art (AMoA) - report by Fortunato Panhandle PBS - report by Thomas, Woodburn Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) - report by Woodburn Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2 (TIRZ 2) - report by Betancourt Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 3 (TIRZ 3) - report by Proffer Standing Policies & Procedures Committee - report by Carlisle-Chair, Fortunato, Hughes, Turner Finance Committee (AC Investment, Potential Lease & Sales Opportunities) - report by Mize-Chair, Barrett, Fortunato, Proffer Legislative Affairs Committee - report by Betancourt-Chair, Carlisle, Hughes, Woodburn Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) - report by Betancourt Nominating Committee - report by Woodburn-Chair, Fortunato, Proffer, Thomas |
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7. INTRODUCTION OF DR. MYCHAL COLEMAN - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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This item is placed on the agenda so that President Dr. Jamelle Conner can introduce the new Vice President of Human Resources.
This item is for discussion only. No action is required. |
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8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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This item is placed on the agenda so that the College President may provide updates on recent presidential activities, community engagements, and other newsworthy items.
This item is for discussion only. No action is required. |
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9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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10. MINUTES
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Minutes of the regular board meeting on October 21, 2025, have been provided to the Regents.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve these minutes. |
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11. CONSENT AGENDA
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A. APPOINTMENTS
The Faculty Appointments for approval by the Board are attached at page 6. B. BUDGET AMENDMENTS The Budget Amendments for approval by the Board are attached at page 7. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Consent Agenda. |
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12. FINANCIAL REPORTS - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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The financial statements for September 30, 2025 are attached at pages 8 - 17
After discussion, the Board may wish to accept the financial reports. |
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13. STRATEGIC UPDATE: FINANCIAL EFFECTIVENESS - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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This item is placed on the agenda so that Dr. Jamelle Conner may discuss strategic financial goals with the Board.
This item is for discussion only. No action is required. |
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14. AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FOR TEXPOOL - Ms. Tiffani Crosley
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Amarillo College currently participates in TexPool, the local government investment pool, for the investment of public funds. Due to the recent resignation of Denise Somerville, Treasury Analyst, it is necessary to update the authorized representatives on the TexPool account. It is recommended that the listed representatives, Michael Sugden, Controller/Director of Financial Services; Dorothy Crockett, Treasury Analyst and Michelle Vinyard, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Business Affairs, be authorized to access the TexPool account and execute any necessary action regarding the corresponding public funds. This authorization will allow inquiries to be made, initiate transactions, and performance of all necessary functions related to the management of the organization’s TexPool account. Attached at pages 18-20 is a resolution amending authorized representatives for the TexPool account.
R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Amarillo College is a local government of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to a public funds investment pool the authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Amarillo College to invest local funds in investments that provide for the preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act; and WHEREAS, the Texas Local Government Invest Pool ("TexPool"), a public funds investment pool, were created on behalf of entities whose investment objective in order of priority are preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the individuals, whose signatures appear in this Resolution, are Authorized Representatives of Amarillo College and are each hereby authorized to transmit funds for investment in TexPool and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time, to issue letters on instruction and to take all other actions deemed necessary or appropriate for the investment of local funds. THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an Authorized Representative of Amarillo College may be deleted by a written instrument signed by two remaining Authorized Representatives provided that the deleted Authorized Representative (1) is assigned job duties that no longer require access to the Amarillo College TexPool account or (2) is no longer employed by Amarillo College. RESOLVED FURTHER that Amarillo College may by Amending Resolution signed by Amarillo College add an Authorized Representative provided the additional Authorized Representative is an officer, employee, or agent of Amarillo College. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the aforementioned resolution amending authorized representatives' requests. |
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15. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF COLLEGE BANK DEPOSITORY CONTRACT - Ms. Tiffani Crosley
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The current bank depository contract with Amarillo National Bank is for a two-year term, from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. It is recommended that the current contract be extended for an additional one-year term beginning January 1, 2025. Section 45.205 of the Education Code states that a District and its depository bank may agree to extend their contract for two additional two-year terms and existing contracts can be extended for up to three additional two-year terms. A letter from Amarillo National Bank and the existing contract is attached at page 21.
After discussion, the Board may wish to take appropriate action. |
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16. BALLOT FOR THE MOORE COUNTY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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The Moore County Appraisal District is in the process of electing individuals to their 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Amarillo College District is a taxing district with voting entitlements and may vote by resolution for one to five candidates to represent Moore County Appraisal District.
The Amarillo College Board of Regents members have been provided a ballot, and resolution to report the votes from Amarillo College on pages 22-23. The Board of Regents is entitled to cast 120 votes for one or up to five candidates for the Moore County Appraisal District board nominees. After discussion, the Board may wish to cast their votes for one to five candidates to elect members to the Moore County Appraisal District Board of Directors. |
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17. BALLOT FOR THE POTTER RANDALL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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The Potter-Randall Appraisal District is in the process of electing individuals to their Board of Directors. Amarillo College District is a taxing district with voting entitlements and may vote by resolution for one to two candidates to represent Randall County and one to two candidates to represent Potter County for the Potter-Randall Appraisal District Board of Directors. The Amarillo College Board of Regents members have been provided packets that consist of a letter explaining the voting process, a ballot for Potter County and a ballot for Randall County, and
resolutions for each county to report the votes from the Amarillo Junior College District on pages 24-28. Amarillo Junior College District is entitled to cast 182 votes for one or up to two candidates from the Potter County board nominees and 178 votes for one or up to two candidates for the Randall County board nominees. After discussion, the Board may wish to cast their votes for one to two candidates from Potter County and one to two candidates from Randall County to elect members to the Potter-Randall County Appraisal District Board of Directors. |
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18. BALLOT FOR THE DEAF SMITH COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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The Deaf Smith County Appraisal District is in the process of electing individuals to their Board of Directors. Amarillo College District is a taxing district with voting entitlements and may vote by resolution for one to five candidates for the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The Amarillo College Board of Regents have been provided packets that consist of a letter explaining the voting process, a ballot for Deaf Smith County, and resolution for the county to report the votes from the Amarillo Junior College District on pages 29-30. Amarillo Junior College District is entitled to cast 161 votes for one or up to five candidates from the Deaf Smith County board nominees.
After discussion, the Board may wish to cast their votes for one to five candidates from Deaf Smith County to elect members to the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District Board of Directors. |
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19. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HEREFORD SIGNATURE AUTHORITY - Ms. Tiffany Crosley
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Attached at page 31 is a resolution authorizing the banking and signature authority for Dolores Arambula, Dean of Hereford Campus Operations and Dorothy Crockett, Treasury Analyst.
After discussion, the Board may wish to adopt the resolution. |
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20. REQUEST FOR PROPSAL NO. 1425 - PRINTING SERVICES FOR AMARILLO COLLEGE - Mr. Bob Austin
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RFP No. 1425, for the Printing Services for Amarillo College, was advertised in the Amarillo Globe News on August 10, 2025, and August 17, 2025 and was awarded "by lot". Project documents were obtained by (6) six vendors with proposals submitted for various lots. A tabulation of the proposal received is attached at pages 32-37.
Approval of the award for Lot No. 1,3,4,5 & 6 being granted to Panhandle Presort/Zip Print and Lot No. 2 being granted to Whitney Russel Printing —based on these vendors’ proposed value to the specifications, extent to which goods and services meet Amarillo College’s needs, and customer service. It is recommended that this contract begin with an initial term of (1) one year with the option to renew for up to (4) four additional (1) one-year terms—contingent upon satisfactory performance and mutual agreement—at an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year. Funding for printing services comes from multiple sources, including the Communications & Marketing budget, Bookstore budget, and various departmental budgets for requested and approved materials. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve RFP 1425 - Printing Services for Amarillo College |
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21. PANHANDLE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Ms. Denese Skinner
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This item is placed on the agenda so that the Board may appoint Jordan Herrera, Director of Social Services, to serve the Panhandle Community Services (PCS) Board of Directors as the
private sector representative from Region 2, which includes Armstrong, Carson, Randall, Briscoe, Hall and Childress counties. This will be for a three-year term starting January 1, 2026. After discussion, the Board may wish to appoint Jordan Herrera to serve on the Panhandle Community Services Board of Directors for a three-year term. |
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22. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN AMARILLO COLLEGE AND PANHANDLE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (PRPC). - Mr. Mark White
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This item is placed on the agenda for the Board of Regents to consider entering into three interlocal cooperative agreements between Amarillo College and the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission to provide law enforcement training through the implementation of a grant provided to the PRPC through the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Officer. The proposed agreements have been approved by the PRPC and are included in the board materials at pages 39-63.
After consideration the Board may wish to approve these three agreements. |
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23. MOORE COUNTY CAMPUS COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS - Mr. Mark White
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This item is placed on the agenda for the Regents to deliberate the re-appointment of Sara Pesina as Moore County Campus Community Representative to the Board of Regents as authorized by the Board on August 14, 2015.
After discussion, the Board may wish to appoint Sara Pesina for a third term as the Moore County Campus Community Representative to the Board of Regents. |
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24. STRATEGIC PLANNING - Dr. Jamelle Conner
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This item is placed on the agenda for the Board of Regents to have a strategic planning discussion. Dr. Jamelle Conner will discuss the college’s mission, vision, and values with the Board.
This item is for discussion only. No action is required. |
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25. CLOSED MEETING
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There will be a closed meeting in order that the Board of Regents may:
President Jamelle Conner and Counsel Mark White will be asked to stay for both items. No action will be taken in the closed meeting. |
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26. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTE: The Board of Regents will have dinner at 5:15 p.m. in the College Union Building, 2nd Floor, Room 208. the Regular Meeting will begin at 6:00pm in the Palo Duro Room.
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