November 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. CERTIFICATION AND POSTING

3. ROLL CALL

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. INVOCATION - Jennifer Herrera, Advisor Student Success Graduation, Northeast Lakeview College

6. MEMORIALS

7. RECOGNITIONS

7.A. AlamoPROMISE Student of the Month - Aniya Ricks, Northeast Lakeview College

7.B. Alamo Colleges District Staff Member of the Month - Hali Browning Northeast Lakeview College

7.C. Recognition of Voting Sites Support

8. NEW BUSINESS

8.A. Discussion and Possible Action on the Granting of Emeritus Status - Mark Hogensen, Palo Alto College

9. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD 

9.A. Registration: 5:00 PM - 5:55 PM

10. CHAIR'S REPORT - Clint Kingsbery

10.A. Community Outreach; Northside Education Foundation (NEF) Pillar Gala, TAMUSA Dream Maker Scholarship & Award Ceremony, Northeast Lakeview College Bezos Academy Ribbon Cutting

10.B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Citizen’s Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and to Approve Its Charge
 

11. CHANCELLOR'S REPORT - Dr. Mike Flores

11.A. Fall 2024 ACD Marketing and Communication Awards & Recognitions

11.B. Annual Media Report

12. AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, Gerald Lopez, Chair

12.A. Discussion and Possible Action on 2024 Tax Roll

13. BUILDING, GROUNDS & SITES SELECTION COMMITTEE, Dr. Yvonne Katz, Chair

13.A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price Early Work for Alamo Colleges District - Palo Alto College (PAC) Natatorium, Wellness, Multi-Generational Center, Capital Improvement Project (CIP), Construction Manager-at-Risk Contract with Joeris General Contractors, Ltd. (CSP 18C-005)

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

14.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Adoption of the 2025 ACD Legislative Agenda

15. POLICY AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE, Anna U. Bustamante, Chair

15.A. AlamoFORWARD Strategic Plan Update

16. PERSONNEL

16.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Full-Time Faculty

16.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Appointment of Administrators

17. EXECUTIVE SESSION

17.A. The Board may go into Executive Session to deliberate on any item referenced in this agenda for open session or executive session based on the following potential exceptions under the Act.

17.B. 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, including, without limitation, limitations on Trustee response to speakers at Citizen's to Be Heard and parameters for authorized reimbursement of expenses. 

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

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

17.E. Pursuant to §551.072, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, including, without limitation, possible addition of facilities in Comal and/or Guadalupe County. 

17.F. Pursuant to §551.073, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate regarding a negotiated contract for prospective gift or donation.

17.G. Pursuant to §551.074, Texas Government Code, the Board may deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, performance of duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee(s), including, without limitation, the Chancellor.

17.H. Any action on these matters will be taken in Open Session. 

18. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING 

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

18.A.1) Discussion and Possible Action on Voting for Director of Bexar Appraisal District

19. CONSENT AGENDA

19.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Consent Agenda Items

19.A.1) Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

19.A.1)a. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees - Meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 8, 2024.

19.A.1)b. Discussion and Possible Action on Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on October 15, 2024.

19.A.2) Internal Audit Department Monthly Activity Report

19.A.3) Discussion and Possible Action on Acceptance of Private Gifts to the Alamo Colleges Foundation and Alamo Colleges District

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

19.A.5) Fiscal Services Reports

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

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

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

19.A.5)d. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Financial Reports 

19.A.5)e. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Monthly Report on Cooperative Purchases in Excess of $200,000

19.A.6) Discussion and Possible Action on Board Policies Reviewed with No Substantive Change

19.A.7) Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Two Cooperative Purchase Awards of Construction Services for Alamo Colleges District - Maintenance Tax Note 2022-Funded Projects for Northeast Lakeview College and San Antonio College

19.A.8) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Change Order to Hydronic Distribution Piping Replacement at Alamo Colleges District - Palo Alto College

19.A.9) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Amend the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Alamo Colleges District Northwest Vista College Maintenance Tax Note 2022 (MTN22) Funded Contract Package 1, Renovations

19.A.10) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval to Amend the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Alamo Colleges District - Maintenance Tax Note 2022-Funded Projects for the Watson Fine Arts Center at St. Philip’s College

19.A.11) Discussion and Possible Action on Lease of Office Space at Palo Alto College to La Prensa Texas

20. SETTING OF NEXT MEETING DATE

20.A. Regular Meeting of the Alamo Colleges Board of Trustees is scheduled for January 21, 2025.

21. ADJOURNMENT