August 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. INVOCATION

2. MEMBERS AND VISITORS PRESENT

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

3.A. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: The Board of Trustees will hear public comment on agenda items at all open meetings in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 551.007

3.B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: In addition, the Board of Trustees will hear public comment on non-agenda items in accordance with Board Policy DBD (LOCAL)

4. COMMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

4.A. Comments may include, expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; reminders about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the College District; and/or information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a Trustee or a member of the College District; or any posted agenda item

5. UPDATE BY THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT

6. MISSION MOMENT

7. CONSENT AGENDA

7.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the June 16, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

7.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Bee Central Appraisal District (BCAD) Certification of Values 2026 CBC-Bee County

8. REPORTS

8.A. Report on Annual Workforce Needs and Program Alignment

8.B. Report and Discussion to Consider Certification of Board Training Compliance

8.C. Report on Fall 2026 Enrollment Update 

8.D. Report on Coastal Bend College Enrollment Center Model 

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.A. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Transition of the Pleasanton Instructional Site to a Coastal Bend College Enrollment Center Model and Authorization for the President to Take All Actions Necessary to Implement the Transition Plan

9.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Appoint CBC Representatives to the Bee Development Authority (BDA) Board of Directors

9.C. Consideration and Possible Action to Ratify a Lease with Upbring Head Start, a Texas Nonprofit Corporation, for approximately 3,000 square feet of space for the purpose of operating a Head Start program in the local community as a grantee, until June 30, 2027

9.D. Consideration and Possible Action to Ratify the Upskill Coastal Bend Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Education to Employment Partners (E2E) and Coastal Bend College

9.E. Consideration and Possible Action to Reallocate Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Designated Improvement Project Funds to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Maintenance Account

9.F. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the FY 2026-2027 Employee Staffing Plan

9.G. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Proposed 2026-2027 Compensation Plan Effective September 1, 2026

9.H. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Proposed Annual Operating Budget for FY 2026-2027 with Pay raises if approved 

9.I. Consideration and Possible Action to Accept the FY 2026-2027 Capital Expenditure Plan as presented

9.J. Consideration and Possible Action to Accept the FY 2026-2027 Restricted Budget as presented

9.K. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Perkins Grant and Budget for FY2026-2027

9.L. Consideration and Possible Action to Propose Tax Rate, Adopt Planning Calendar, and Schedule Public Hearings, if Necessary

9.M. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution Approving and Ratifying the Tax Year 2025 Tax Roll Submitted by the Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector Pursuant to Section 26.09(e) of the Texas Tax Code

9.N. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the 2026 Tax Roll Submitted by the Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector Pursuant to Section 26.09(e) of the Texas Property Tax Code

9.O. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Texas Education Code Section 51.3525 Compliance Certification

9.P. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt the Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees 2025-2026 Self-Evaluation Instrument as the Official Instrument for the 2026 Annual Board Self-Evaluation

9.Q. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Use of Unrestricted Funds for a Retention Payment for Regular and Part-Time Employees

9.R. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the College's Non-Summer Four-and-a-Half-Day Work Week Schedule and Summer 36-Hour Work Week Schedule

9.S. Consideration and Approval to Utilize Cooperative Purchasing Programs

9.T. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve of Term Contracts Policy DCA (LOCAL) and Termination Mid-Contract Policy DMAA (LOCAL) Upon First Reading Due to Special Circumstances 

9.U. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Revisions to Board Policy DEB (LOCAL) – Fringe Benefits Upon First Reading Due to Special Circumstances 

9.V. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Revisions to Board Policy DEC (LOCAL) – Compensation and Benefits: Leave and Absences Upon First Reading Due to Special Circumstances 

9.W. Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize the President to Execute the Allocation of the Federal Internal Revenue Code Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction for Benton Hall Dormitory

9.X. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Student Success Acceleration Program (SSAP) 3.0 Grant Award for Coastal Bend College

9.Y. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a One-Year Renewal Agreement with Ellucian Company L.P. for Software Maintenance and Managed Cloud Services

10. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JUNE AND JULY 2026

10.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Monthly Financial Reports for June and July 2026

11. REVIEW OF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

11.A. Review of Contracts for Employment and Resignations as Recommended by the College President (Non-contract employees provided for informational purposes)

11.B. Board Committee Reports (Executive, Finance and Audit, and Policy)

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION

12.A. Private Consultation with the Board’s Attorney Concerning Compliance, Accreditation, Regulatory, and Related Matters (Texas Government Code 551.071, Consultation with Attorney)

12.B. Discussion of Presidential Responsibilities and Related Administrative Matters (Texas Government Code §551.074, Personnel Matters)

12.C. Review and Discussion of the College President's First Amended Employment Contract and Possible Action in Open Session (Texas Government Code §551.074, Personnel Matters)

13. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

13.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the College President's First Amended Employment Contract 

14. UPCOMING MEETINGS

14.A. September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting at 5:30 PM

14.B. October 20, 2026 Regular Meeting at 5:30 PM

15. ADJOURNMENT