July 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Roll Call
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3. Public Testimony
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4. RECOGNITIONS and INTRODUCTIONS – Mr. Ruben Villarreal
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4.A. Recognition of Women’s City Club’s Donor Legacy through Five Endowments and Ongoing Commitment to Laredo College
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5. INFORMATION ITEMS
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5.A. Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership - Certificate in Leadership Program Study Abroad Report – Dr. Marissa Guerrero
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5.B. Student Success Report – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
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5.C. National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Annual Conference Report – Mr. Esteban Rangel
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5.D. Report on the Aspen Collaborative/Counseling Taskforce – Dr. David V. Arreazola/Ms. Jessica Treviño
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5.E. Notification of Employee Compensation During Closure Due to Inclement Weather as Per Laredo College Policy DEA(LOCAL)-COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS: COMPENSATION PLAN – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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5.F. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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5.G. U.S. Trademark Registration and Palomino Trademark Status – Dr. Diana Y. Ortiz
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5.H. Presentation of 2026-2027 Student Handbooks for Division of Academic Affairs – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
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5.I. S&P Global Ratings Upgrade of Laredo College Credit Rating – Mr. Cesar Vela
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6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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6.A. Approval of Endowment Matching Funds in Accordance with the Donor Request of the Women's City Club – Dr. Diana Ortiz
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6.B. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of May 28, 2026 and June 25, 2026 Board Budget Workshop and Retreat
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6.C. June 2026 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
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6.D. May 2026 Quarterly Investment Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
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6.E. Act on Board Policy CAK(LOCAL)–Appropriations and Revenue Sources: Investments – Mr. Cesar Vela
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6.F. Consideration and Approval of the Purchase of Computer Equipment for the Associate Degree Nursing Program – Mr. Cesar Vela
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6.G. Consideration and Approval of the Rental of a Temporary Chiller for the South Campus – Mr. Cesar Vela
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6.H. Consideration and Approval of a Contract for the Fabrication and Installation of a Metal Perimeter Fence at the South Campus – Mr. Cesar Vela/Mr. Wicho Tijerina
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6.I. Approval to Attend the Laredo Chamber Foundation Strengthening Nonprofit Leadership & Governance Training – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
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6.J. Approve Proposed Amendment to Laredo College Board Policy BBH(LOCAL) BOARD MEMBERS: CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS to Add the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) National Conference on Trusteeship to the List of Conferences Board Members are Authorized to Attend – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
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6.K. Approve Proposed Amendment to Laredo College Board Policy BBD(LOCAL)BOARD MEMBERS: ORIENTATION AND TRAINING to Add the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) Board Member Training Modules and Lessons to the List of Authorized Orientation and Training Content Topics – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
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6.L. Approve Proposed Amendment to the Laredo College Board Procedures Manual to Add the Amendments to Laredo College Board Policies BBH(LOCAL) BOARD MEMBERS: CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOP and BBD(LOCAL)BOARD MEMBERS: ORIENTATION AND TRAINING – Ms. Jackie Leven-Ramos
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6.M. Approval of Designated Nonbusiness Days for Purposes of the Texas Public Information Act – Dr. David V. Arreazola
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6.N. TASB Board Policy Update 51: Review Updated LEGAL Policies and Act on LOCAL Policies (see list below) – Dr. David V. Arreazola
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6.O. Order Calling for the Election for Board of Trustees Positions 7, 8, and 9 as per Board Policy BBB(LEGAL): BOARD MEMBERS-ELECTIONS, the Texas Election Code, and the Texas Education Code and Authorizing the College President to Enter in to a Joint Election Services Contract with the Webb County Elections Administrator to Conduct and Supervise the Joint Elections of November 3, 2026 – Dr. Veronica G. Martinez
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6.P. Approve Modifications to Laredo College Board Policy DMB(LOCAL)-TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT: TENURE – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
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6.Q. Approve Modifications to Laredo College Board Policy DCB(LOCAL)-EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES: TENURE – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
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7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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7.A. Consultation with the College District Attorney Concerning the Grievance Process in a Pending Personnel Matter, Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074
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7.B. Discussion Concerning the Board of Trustees’ Executive Session Meeting Held on November 19, 2025, Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074
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7.C. Consultation With Legal Counsel Regarding External Law Firm Report on Board Governance Matters and Issues Related Thereto, Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071
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8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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8.A. Grievance Process Being Used in Pending Personnel Matter
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8.B. Board of Trustees’ Executive Session Meeting Held on November 19, 2025
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8.C. Action Regarding External Law Firm Report Recommendations on Board Governance Matters and Related Issues
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9. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
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9.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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9.B. President’s Remarks on Recent Happenings in the Community – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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9.C. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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9.D. President’s Remarks on Recent Happenings in the Community – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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10. Upcoming Events:
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – Flamenco Fest Tablao: Sobre Las Tablas at the Kazen Student Center Monday, August 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – Laredo College Employee Convocation at the Martinez Fine Arts Center Monday, August 17, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – Laredo College Employee Recognition Ceremony at the Martinez Fine Arts Center |
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11. Next Meeting Dates:
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Special Called Board Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting |
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12. Adjournment
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