February 24, 2026 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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6. SGA REPORT - Kennedy Juarez, SGA Vice-President
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7. REGENT'S REPORTS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMENTS REGARDING AC AFFILIATES
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Executive Committee - report by Barrett-Chair, Fortunato, 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) - 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 Hughes-Chair, Carlisle, Thomas, Woodburn Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) - report by Thomas Nominating Committee - report by Woodburn-Chair, Fortunato, Proffer, Thomas |
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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. OFFICIAL PUBLIC SWEARING-IN OF AMARILLO COLLEGE CHIEF OF POLICE
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This item is placed on the agenda for Elizabeth A. Brown, retired Captain, Amarillo Police Department, to take the Oath of Office for the Amarillo College Police Department,
pursuant to the Texas Constitution Article XVI, § 1. |
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10. MINUTES
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Minutes of the special board meeting on January 28, 2026, and regular board meeting on February 2, 2026, 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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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. AMARILLO COLLEGE APPOINTMENT TO TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE (TIRZ) 2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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This item is placed on the agenda so that the Board may wish to appoint Denese Skinner to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 2 Board of Directors.
After discussion the board may wish to appoint Denese Skinner to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 2 Board of Directors. |
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13. INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT FOR 2024-2025
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Representatives from Whitley Penn will present the regular audit report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Copies of the audit have been provided to the Board of Regents.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the audit report. |
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14. FORENSIC AUDIT REPORT
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This item is on the agenda in order for a representative of Weaver and Tidwell, LLP to present its final report on the forensic examination and investigation of the College’s finances for the 2019-2025 period. This report has been provided to the regents, and has been available on the Amarillo College website since February 18, 2026.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the audit report. |
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15. FINANCIAL REPORTS - Ms. Tiffani Crosley
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The financial statements as of November 30, 2019 and December 31, 2019 are attached.
After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the Financial Reports. |
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16. PURCHASE OF HSI STEM FUNDED EQUIPMENT - OB/GYN SIMULATION - Ms. Holly Hofmann
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Amarillo College's Health Science Simulation Center seeks to expand its simulation experiences to support OB/GYN training for students. This equipment includes the following:
- Ultrasound Simulator Base Unit, software, and components
- OB/GYN 1st Trimester Package & Transvaginal Transducer and components
- GYN Package 1 - Subserosal Fibroid; Submucosal Fibroid; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; Ovarian Torsion; Ovarian Teratoma; Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUD); Endometrial Cancer
The OB/GYN Simulation Equipment will enhance instructional quality and support enrollment growth by providing hands-on simulation learning experiences. The OB/GYN simulator will be purchased from Elevate Healthcare utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #011822-CAE & Sourcewell Member ID 155376 in the amount of $77,268.07. After discussion, the Board may wish to purchase the HSI STEM funded equipment from Elevate Healthcare utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #011822-CAE & Sourcewell Member ID 155376 in the amount of $77,268.07. |
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17. UPDATE. PRICE CHANGE FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - CDL SIMULATOR - Ms. Jacqui Jones
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The Board approved spending $122,000 for a CDL Simulator for the Moore County Campus during the January 2026 Board meeting. Subsequently, Moore County leadership opted to add an extended warranty in the amount of $7,400 and installation for $3,700. The additional $12,777 will be paid using by Moore County’s institutional funds.
The purchase is through the Sourcewell Contract#011822-VIR in the amount of $133,100, quote on page 23. $120,323 will be paid by Perkins (approved in January by the Board) and $12,777 will be paid using Moore County Institutional funds. After discussion, the Board may wish to approve the additional cost. |
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18. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL - KACV-TV/PANHANDLE PBS GRANT AWARD ACCEPTANCE - Mr. Kevin Ball
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This item is placed on the agenda to approve the resolution (attached at page 24) to accept a Grant that was awarded to KACT-TV/Panhandle PBS in the amount of $737,075 from the Public Media Company ("PMC") which includes funding for capital equipment upgrades that support critical technical infrastructure maintenance and broadcast operations for the grant period 12-1-2025 through 11-30-2026. $442,245 (60%) of the grant funds were awarded to KACT-TV/Panhandle PBS in December of 2025. All Grant funds must be utilized for upgrades by 11-30-2026 as outlined in the Public Media Bridge Fund Grant Agreement of 12-1-2025.The Grantee primary contact is Kevin Ball, CEO, KACT-TV/Panhandle PBS. In order to receive the final $294,830 (40%) of Grant funds, Panhandle PBS requests approval from the AC Board of Regents to proceed with the acceptance of the Grant.
After discussion the Board of Regents may authorize and direct Kevin Ball, CEO, KACT-TV/Panhandle PBS to execute the Grant Agreement on behalf of Amarillo College and to take all actions necessary to fulfill the organization's obligations under the Grant. |
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19. CLOSED MEETING
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There will be a closed session so that the regents may: consult with the college attorney to seek his advice on confidential legal matters pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
No final decision, action, or vote will be taken in closed session. |
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20. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTE: The Board of Regents will have dinner at 5:15 p.m. in the College Union Building, Room 208, on the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus, 2201 South Washington Street. A status update will begin at 5:45 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 6:45 p.m. in the Palo Duro, Room 212. |