May 23, 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 Full Board Minutes of Monday, April 25, 2016

Comments from the Community

Students

Employees

Other Citizens

Constituents Leader Activity Reports

Students

Faculty

Professional

Classified

Consent Agenda Items

Approved Items from the Human Resources Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Consideration of and Possible Action on Appointment Nomination(s)

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Assistant Professor of Math James Griffiths, Assistant Professor of Math, Math/Science Department

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Assistant Professor Geology John Mohr, Assistant Professor of Geology, Math/Science Department

Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Director of Enterprise Systems

Consideration of and Possible Action on Granting of Tenure to Elaine Childs, Terri Davis, Lalanya Ennis-Maldonado and Juliana Garcia

Approved Items from the Policy Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, January 25, 2016

Local Policy Revision(s)

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy CAA (LOCAL) – Appropriations and Revenue Sources – State and Federal Revenue Sources

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy DIA(LOCAL) – Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy DIAA(LOCAL) – Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation – Sex and Sexual Violence

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy DIAB(LOCAL) – Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation – Other Protected Characteristics

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy FFD(LOCAL) - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy FFDA(LOCAL) - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation – Sex and Sexual Violence

Discussion and Possible Action on the Revision of Policy FFDB(LOCAL) - Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation – Other Protected Characteristics

Approved Items from the Finance/Audit Committee

Consideration of and Possible Action on the Minutes of Monday, April 25, 2016

Consideration of and Possible Action on THECB Educational Aide Exemption (EAE) Program

Discussion and Possible Acceptance of Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Collin County Community College

Discussion and Possible Action to Create a Variance to Article G, Section 3 of the Board Bylaws, allowing the Board to Award a Consecutive Contract to Whitley Penn as the College of the Mainland’s External Auditor for a Two Year Contract Term

Discussion and Possible Action on Award of a Consecutive Contract for Professional Services with Whitley Penn for External Auditing for a Two Year Contract Term

Discussion and Possible Action on the Engagement of Financial Advisory Services

RBC Capital Markets Presentation

Discussion and Possible Action on the Purchase of Equipment for the Newly Created Instrumentation Certificate Program which will be Offered in the Fall Semester of 2016

Discussion and Possible Action on Changes to Nursing Student Lab Fees for Fall Semester of 2016

Discussion and Possible Action on Board Approval to Implement a $68 Nursing Data Management Fee as of Fall 2016 to be Charged to all Nursing Students

Budget Presentation

State of Adult Education

PBK Master Plan Presentation

Consideration of and Possible Acceptance of Investment Report

April 2016

Consideration of and Possible Action on Monthly Financial Report

April 2016

Board Report

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

Discussion of Settlement with Plaintiff Dorothy Jones in the following matter: Dorothy Jones v. College of the Mainland, Cause No. 14-CV-0434, in the 122nd Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas.

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.

Discussion of President Beth Lewis’ Employment Contract

Discussion of Separation Agreement with President Beth Lewis

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

Consideration of an Possible Action to Approve Settlement with Plaintiff Dorothy Jones in the following matter: Dorothy Jones v. College of the Mainland, Cause No. 14-CV-0434, in the 122nd Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas

Consideration of and Possible Action on President Beth Lewis’ Employment Contract

Consideration of and Possible Action on Separation Agreement with President Beth Lewis

Adjourn