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Meeting Agenda
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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 Ms. Paola Castro
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5. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros
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6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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6.A. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
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6.B. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
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7. INFORMATION ITEMS
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7.A. Rio Grande Valley Civil War Trail - Fort McIntosh Historic Site – Dr. Laura Ramirez Cruz
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7.B. Discussion and Possible Presentation of Laredo College Hiring Practices – Ms. Adriana Alexander
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7.C. Student Success Report – Dr. David V. Arreazola
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7.D.
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7.E. Report on the Texas Presidents & Trustees Collaborative Meeting to Reporting on Enrollment and Advising Task Force – Dr. David V. Arreazola
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7.F. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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7.G. Notification of Employee Compensation During Fort McIntosh Campus Closure Due to Street Closures for the Washington Birthday Celebration Association’s Youth Parade as Per Laredo College Policy DEA(LOCAL)-COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: COMPENSATION PLAN – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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7.H. Update on Bachelor of Applied Technology in Data Analytics – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of February 5, 2026
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8.B. January 2026 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
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8.C. Approval of Visual & Performing Arts Building Roof Restoration – Mr. Cesar Vela
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8.D. Ratification of Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery Annual Renewal – Mr. Albert Chavez
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9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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9.A. Approve Resolution Requesting that the Laredo College Board of Trustees Approve the Submission of a Grant Application by the Laredo College Grants Office for $78,152 for the 2026-2028 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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10.A. Approval for the Purchase of South Campus Surveillance Camera Recording System Upgrade. Closed Session Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.076. – Mr. Albert Chavez
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10.B. Approval for Replacement of Surveillance Camera Mesh Equipment. Closed Session Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.076. – Mr. Albert Chavez
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10.C. Discussion of Initiation of the Annual Board Self-Evaluation Pursuant to Laredo College Board Policy BCG(LOCAL)-Board Internal Organization: Board Evaluation, including Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation, Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074
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10.D. Discussion of Initiation of the Annual Evaluation of the College President Pursuant to Laredo College Board Policy BFE(LOCAL)-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: EVALUATION, including Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation, Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Establishing Goals and Procedures. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074
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11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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11.A. Approval for the Purchase of South Campus Surveillance Camera Recording System Upgrade
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11.B. Approval for Replacement of Surveillance Camera Mesh Equipment
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11.C. Discussion and Possible Action of the Board Self-Evaluation, including Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation, and Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument
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11.D. Discussion and Possible Action of the Annual Evaluation of the College President, including Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation, Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Establishing Goals and Procedures
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12. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
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12.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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12.B. President’s Remarks on Recent Happenings in the Community – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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13. Upcoming Events:
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – The Big Event Friday, April 17, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College South Raquel González Automotive Technology Center Ribbon Cutting Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Laredo College Car Show at Laredo College South Campus (tentative) early May 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center Open House Friday, May 8, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Graduation at the Sames Auto Arena (tentative) Tuesday, May 26, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Dr. Domingo Arechiga Hall Ribbon Cutting |
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14. Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting |
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15. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | March 26, 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 Ms. Paola Castro
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5. Laredo College Student Government Association Report – Ms. Lindsey Ballesteros
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6. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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6.A. Building Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Cindy Liendo
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6.B. Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Report – Ms. Ernestina “Tita” Cantu Vela
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7. INFORMATION ITEMS
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7.A. Rio Grande Valley Civil War Trail - Fort McIntosh Historic Site – Dr. Laura Ramirez Cruz
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7.B. Discussion and Possible Presentation of Laredo College Hiring Practices – Ms. Adriana Alexander
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7.C. Student Success Report – Dr. David V. Arreazola
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7.D.
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7.E. Report on the Texas Presidents & Trustees Collaborative Meeting to Reporting on Enrollment and Advising Task Force – Dr. David V. Arreazola
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7.F. Foreign Trade Zone Designation Requests – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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7.G. Notification of Employee Compensation During Fort McIntosh Campus Closure Due to Street Closures for the Washington Birthday Celebration Association’s Youth Parade as Per Laredo College Policy DEA(LOCAL)-COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: COMPENSATION PLAN – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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7.H. Update on Bachelor of Applied Technology in Data Analytics – Dr. Marisela Rodriguez Tijerina
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board Meeting of February 5, 2026
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Attachments:
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8.B. January 2026 Financial Report – Mr. Cesar Vela
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Attachments:
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8.C. Approval of Visual & Performing Arts Building Roof Restoration – Mr. Cesar Vela
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8.D. Ratification of Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery Annual Renewal – Mr. Albert Chavez
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9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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9.A. Approve Resolution Requesting that the Laredo College Board of Trustees Approve the Submission of a Grant Application by the Laredo College Grants Office for $78,152 for the 2026-2028 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office – Mr. Gabriel Lozano
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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10.A. Approval for the Purchase of South Campus Surveillance Camera Recording System Upgrade. Closed Session Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.076. – Mr. Albert Chavez
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10.B. Approval for Replacement of Surveillance Camera Mesh Equipment. Closed Session Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.076. – Mr. Albert Chavez
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10.C. Discussion of Initiation of the Annual Board Self-Evaluation Pursuant to Laredo College Board Policy BCG(LOCAL)-Board Internal Organization: Board Evaluation, including Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation, Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074
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10.D. Discussion of Initiation of the Annual Evaluation of the College President Pursuant to Laredo College Board Policy BFE(LOCAL)-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: EVALUATION, including Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation, Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Establishing Goals and Procedures. Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074
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11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
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11.A. Approval for the Purchase of South Campus Surveillance Camera Recording System Upgrade
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11.B. Approval for Replacement of Surveillance Camera Mesh Equipment
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11.C. Discussion and Possible Action of the Board Self-Evaluation, including Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation, and Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument
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11.D. Discussion and Possible Action of the Annual Evaluation of the College President, including Setting a Timeline to Conduct the Evaluation, Discussing Evaluation Criteria and Instrument, and Establishing Goals and Procedures
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12. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS AND REPORTS
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12.A. Campus Police, Personnel, and Travel Reports – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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Attachments:
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12.B. President’s Remarks on Recent Happenings in the Community – Dr. Minita Ramírez
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13. Upcoming Events:
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – The Big Event Friday, April 17, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College South Raquel González Automotive Technology Center Ribbon Cutting Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Laredo College Car Show at Laredo College South Campus (tentative) early May 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center Open House Friday, May 8, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Graduation at the Sames Auto Arena (tentative) Tuesday, May 26, 2026, time TBD – Laredo College Dr. Domingo Arechiga Hall Ribbon Cutting |
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14. Next Meeting Date:
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting |
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15. Adjournment
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