February 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING

3. ROLL CALL

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. INVOCATION
 Ronnie Brannon, Palo Alto College

6. MEMORIALS

7. RECOGNITIONS

8. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD 

8.A. Registration: A Citizen to be Heard is required to email Sandra Torres, Board Liaison, at storres304@alamo.edu by 5:00 pm on February 23, 2021 to register to speak by providing his/her name, the name of the organization if speaking on behalf of an organization, and the agenda item number as to which the Citizen will speak. Staff will contact the citizen to ensure they are able to participate via the zoom link and telephone number provided on the agenda. Individuals will have a three-minute time period. State law limits Trustee response to public comments.

9. CHANCELLOR'S REPORT

9.A. Presidents' Update on Student Success Initiatives

9.B. Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) Report: PAC's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Accountability and Distribution Process

9.C. Program Highlights: Palo Alto College Employee Mentoring Program

10. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Joe Alderete, Jr., Chair

10.A. Legislative Update

11. STUDENT SUCCESS COMMITTEE, Clint Kingsbery, Chair

11.A. Onboarding/Enrollment Coach Model & Strategic Enrollment Management

12. POLICY AND LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE, Dr. Lorena Pulido, Chair

12.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Revision of E.1.3 (Policy) Core Curriculum & Degrees

13. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, Roberto Zarate, Chair

13.A. Discussion and Possible Action for the Purchase of Professional Management Consulting Services for the Strategy Development in Cultural Leadership Enhancements

13.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending the Contracts Providing for the Purchase of Municipal Bond Underwriting Services

13.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending the Contract with Hilltop Securities, Inc. Providing for the Purchase of Financial Advisory Services

13.D. Presentation on Debt Management

13.E. Discussion and Possible Action on Nomination to Serve for the Remaining Term of the Vacant Directorship of Bexar Appraisal District

13.F. Discussion and Possible Action on Nursing Faculty Stipend Adjustments

13.G. Purchasing & Contract Administration FY20 Annual Report

14. PERSONNEL

14.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Administrators

14.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Full-Time Faculty

14.C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Grievance of Alejandro Basulto

15. CONSENT AGENDA

15.A. Discussion and Possible Acton on Consent Agenda Items

15.A.1) Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

15.A.1)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Minute of the Committee of the Whole on January 19, 2021

15.A.1)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Minute of the Regular Board Meeting on January 26, 2021

15.A.2) Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Private Gifts to the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Alamo Colleges District

15.A.3) Internal Audit Department Monthly Activity Report

15.A.4) Department of Public Safety Monthly Clery Act Activity Report

15.A.5) FISCAL SERVICES REPORTS

15.A.5)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Contracts Report

15.A.5)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Grants and Contracts Report

15.A.5)c. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Construction Reports

15.A.5)d. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Executive Summary

15.A.5)e. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports 

15.A.5)f. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Monthly Report on Cooperative Purchases in Excess of $100,000

15.A.5)g. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Federal College Work Study (FCWS) Report

15.A.5)h. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Investment Reports

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION

16.A. Pursuant to §551.071, Texas Government. Code, the Board may consult with its attorney(s) to seek their advice on any matter(s) in which the duty of the attorney(s) to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.

16.B. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending and threatened litigations.

16.C. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, the Board may consult with its attorneys about pending EEOC charges.

16.D. Pursuant to §551.072, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

16.E. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee(s), including, without limitation, the Chancellor and the recently vacated position of District Director of Internal Audit.

16.F. Any action on these matters will be taken in Open Session

17. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING 

17.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session.

18. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE

18.A. Regular Meeting of the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees is scheduled for March 23, 2021.

19. ADJOURNMENT