January 25, 2016 at 12:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance (American Flag), Texas Pledge, & a Moment of Silence

Roll Call & Determination of Quorum

Minutes

Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of Friday, December 11, 2015

Recognition of COM's StormReady Status

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Updates

Comments from the Community

Students

Employees

Other Citizens

Constituents Leader Activity Reports

Students

Faculty

Professional

Consent Agenda Items

Approved Items from the Finance/Audit Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Friday, December 11, 2015

Discussion and Possible Action on the Length of Lease and Financial Responsibility for the Expansion of the Cosmetology Space at Gulfway Plaza

Discussion and Possible Action on the Feasibility of the Purchase of the JC Penney Building and Parcel

Discussion and Possible Action of Annual Review and Approval of 2016-2017 Flood Insurance Premium Renewals

Approved Items from the Policy Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Friday, December 11, 2015

Local Policy Revision(s)

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy BBG (LOCAL) – Board Member – Compensation and Expenses

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy DEE (LOCAL) – Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy DJ (LOCAL) – Assignment, Work Load and Schedules

Approved Items from the Human Resources Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Friday, December 11, 2015

Consideration of and Possible Action on Appointment Nomination(s)

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of College Connections Advisor

Consideration of and Possible Action on Setting the Date for the March 2016 Board of Trustees Meeting

Discussion and Possible Action on Associate of Applied Science: Welding Technology (60 hours)

Presentation:  Student Success Council and the Title V Grant:  Focus on Clear Pathways

Consideration of and Possible Acceptance of Investment Report

November 2015

December 2015

Consideration of and Possible Action on Monthly Financial Report

Board Report

Miscellaneous Updates from Board Chair

President's Report

Miscellaneous Updates from Dr. Lewis

Adjournment to closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes:

Legal Matters 

Consultation with legal counsel concerning matters on which the attorney’s duty to the System under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Laws.

Consultation with Legal Counsel on Pending Legal Matters

Personnel Matters

Deliberate Individual/Faculty/Administration Classified Staff

Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, leave, discipline, contract status, or dismissal or to hear complaints or charges against the president, employees or board members.

Discuss the President's Evaluation, and any related matters.

Real Estate and Property Matters

Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for Agenda items if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on negotiations.

Discussion of Potential Real Estate Purchase(s)

Additional Closed or Executive Session Authority
 
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any items included in this Notice, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board at that date, hour and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the Notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071, inclusive, of the Open Meetings Act, including, but not limited to:
 
Section 551.071 – For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.
 
Section 551.072 – For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
 
Section 551.073 – For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.
 
Section 551.074 – For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.
 
Section 551.076 – To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
 
Section 551.082 – For the purpose of considering discipline of a student or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing.
Section 551.084 – For the purpose of excluding a witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness.
 
Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then such final action, final decision, or final vote shall be at either:
 
A.     The open meeting covered by this Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting, or
 
B.     At a subsequent public meeting of the Board upon notice thereof, as the Board shall determine.

Reconvene in Open Meeting

Possible Action on Agenda Items, Including Closed Session Matters

Adjourn