Angelina College

The board addressed action items related to an upcoming election. Key agenda items included the consideration and approval of the Certificate of Unopposed Candidates and the Order Cancelling the Election. Additionally, the board appointed an Acting Secretary for the duration of the meeting.

The meeting included considerations for additional fees for the School of Health Careers, tuition and fees for the new Line-Worker Program, and the appointment of board officers and committees. The board addressed bids for 2026-2027 athletic transportation services and 2026 computer purchases. Additionally, the agenda covered the annual appointment of an investment broker, adoption of investment policies, authorization of legal fees, and the review of various new and revised local policies. Review and consent items included financial and investment reports, personnel recommendations, and information reports on academic affairs, cybersecurity compliance, and updated regulations.

The board meeting agenda focused on action items concerning the authorization of payments for all fees and expenses billed by the Haglund Law Firm for legal assessment and inquiry services related to administrative communications. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as a call to order, a moment of reflection, conflict of interest reminders, and public comments.

The Board of Trustees met to discuss and take action on the proposed tax rate for the college. A resolution was unanimously approved to set the tax rate. Additionally, the board entered into an executive session to discuss matters allowed under the government code, though no formal decisions were recorded as a result of that session.

The board meeting agenda included several key topics: information reports concerning political advocacy, annual reports from the President's office, and Trellis survey results. Action items involved the swearing-in of the Police Chief, renewal considerations for Jenzabar One and Blackboard tools, purchases for a National Fitness Campaign grant, approval of an annual personnel plan, selection of a depository bank, and construction bids for various campus renovations and upgrades. Additionally, the board addressed an increase in the student transfer fee, legal invoice approval, and the review of numerous local policies. The meeting also included a review of financial reports, investment reports, and personnel recommendations, as well as discussions on a suggested presidential search process.