February 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM - Standing Committee Meetings

I. Call to Order

• Committee meetings are scheduled to start at approximately 9:00 A.M. and shall follow each other consecutively.  Because any member of the Board may attend and participate in any committee meeting, committee meetings are posted as meetings of the full Board.

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest

VI. Chairman's Comments and Recognitions

VII. Development and Legislative Affairs Committee
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson & Mr. Charlie W. Coleman, Associate Vice President of Development & Alumni Engagement

VII.A. Development and Alumni Engagement Highlights & Updates
Action Requested: Information

VII.B. 89th Legislative Session Informational Update
Action Requested: Information

VIII. Administration and Finance Committee
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration

VIII.A. Request Approval to Amend FY25 Operating Budget (Second)
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Request Approval to Amend Payment Gateway Contract
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Request Approval to Renew Taser and Bodycam Equipment Contract
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request Approval for the Renewal of Firewall Upgrade and Professional Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Request Approval for Temporary Staffing Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.F. Request Approval to Purchase Blanket Automobile, Directors & Officers -
Employers Legal Liability, Crime and Cyber Insurance
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.G. Request Approval to Contract Charter Bus Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.H. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for Summer Housing Make-Ready Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.I. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Unarmed Safety Officers
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.J. Request Approval to Complete and Execute a Contract for a Strategic Partner
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.K. Approval Request for the Disposition of Real Property
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.L. Request Approval of Endowment Spend Rate for FY 26
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.M. Endowment Performance & Update (November 30, 2024)
Action Requested: Information

VIII.N. Administration & Finance Updates
Action Requested: Information

IX. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life Committee
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 

IX.A. Request Approval to Purchase a Maintenance Service Contract for Research Equipment
Action Requested: Approval

IX.B. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Flight Simulators
Action Requested: Approval

IX.C. Request for Ratification to Purchase Additional Aircraft
Action Requested: Approval

IX.D. Academic Affairs Highlights
Action Requested: Information

IX.E. A Review of SACSCOC 5th Year Interim Report
Action Requested: Information

IX.F. A Review of Student Enrollment Trends
Action Requested: Information

IX.G. Student Services Overview
Action Requested: Information

IX.H. Student Enrollment Services Overview
Action Requested: Information

X. Personnel and Litigation Committee
Presenters: Regent Ben Kohlmann & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel

X.A. Approval is requested for the Appointment of a Dean for the College of Science,
Engineering and Technology
Action Requested: Approval

XI. Physical Facilities Committee
Presenters: Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige & Ms. Melanie Jackson, Interim Chief Operating Officer

XI.A. Request Approval to Upgrade the Fire Alarm Network Fiber Cabling
Action Requested: Approval

XI.B. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for Furniture, Fixtures and
Equipment (FF&E)
Action Requested: Approval

XI.C. Physical Facilities Updates
Action Requested: Information

XII. Audit and Compliance Committee
Presenters: Regent Lauren A. Gore, Ms. Darlene Brown, Acting Chief Audit Executive, & Ms. Annette Linders, Compliance Partner

XII.A. No Agenda Items

XIII. Athletics Committee
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Dr. Kevin L. Granger, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

XIII.A. 2024-2025 Women's Soccer SWAC Championship Team
Action Requested: Information

XIII.B. 2024-2025 Men's Cross-Country SWAC Championship Team
Action Requested: Information

XIV. Bylaws and Policies (Ad Hoc) Committee
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel

XIV.A. No Agenda Items

XV. Executive Session

XV.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorneys on any matter in which the duty of the attorneys to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including any matter listed on this notice/agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, and proposed settlement agreements.

XV.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property.

XV.C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations.

XV.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberations Concerning the Appointments, Employment, Compensation, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations and/or Dismissal of Personnel (including but not limited to the Regents, President, General Officers, and Executive Management Employees) and as appropriate, any matter listed on this Agenda under the Personnel & Litigation Committee.

XVI. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Actions on Executive Session Items as Necessary

XVII. Adjourn