Beth Cooper

The meeting included informational items such as Enrollment Reports for the Spring 2026 and Fall 2025 semesters, the Report of Taxes Collected for December 2025, a Report of Unfilled Positions, and notices of resignations/retirements. The Board also reviewed the Fund Development Report, Institutional Employment Report, Small Business Development Center Annual Report, and the Financial Aid and Scholarships Annual Report 2024-2025. Information regarding Affidavits for Disclosure and Conflict of Interest was presented. Future events scheduled included the 2026 Board Workshop, Counselor/Administrator Dinner, 32nd annual Career Fair, and Commencement 2026. Under Unfinished Business, the Board approved twelve items, primarily consisting of second reads and adoptions of revised LOCAL Board Policies concerning Annual Operating Budget, Financial Ethics, Site Management: Security, Information Security, Employment Requirements, Employee Standards of Conduct, Professional Development, Termination of Employment, Alternate Methods of Instruction, and Relations With Educational Accreditation Agencies. In New Business, the Oath of Office was administered to the newly appointed Regent for Position 6, and the Order of Election for Regent Positions 3, 4, 5, and 6 was discussed.

The meeting included discussions on enrollment reports, taxes collected, unfilled positions, fund development, dual enrollment, campus energy, and upcoming events. The board reviewed proposed amended policies related to intellectual property, compensation plans, employee standards of conduct, discrimination, and pregnant and parenting students. The board also discussed vendor approval, financial reports, and Senate Bill 8 concerning facilities planning. The board approved the Regents Award recipients and discussed financial reports.

The Brazosport College Board of Regents held a meeting covering various topics, including enrollment reports for credit students and dual credit/concurrent enrollment, reports of taxes collected and unfilled positions, resignations and retirements, fund development activities, a Board Focus report, a Title IX Incident Report, and the Safety and Security Report for the Brazosport College Police Department. Further discussions included the Marketing and Communications Annual Report, the Grant Administration Annual Report, upcoming events like the Gator Gallop and the Foundation Board Annual Holiday Meeting, the LVN Pinning Ceremony, and the Law Enforcement Graduation. The board also discussed the January 2026 Board Meeting date, a review of Board policies, and the Brazosport College Calendar. Presentations were given on marketing, eSports, and the President's Report. New business included approving the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars, scheduling the 2026 Board Workshop, setting the date for the December 2025 Board Meeting, approving the industrial generator and installation with C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc., approving the agreement for Brazosport College to transfer the Tax Abatement to PRP KDC Freeport Development, LLC, and approving Economic Modeling, LLC dba Lightcast Purchases pending the execution of the Houston Endowment Planning Grant. Additionally, proposed amended and new Board Policies were reviewed concerning intellectual property, compensation plans, employee standards of conduct, and pregnant and parenting students.

The Brazosport College Board of Regents held a regular meeting to discuss several key items. The agenda included enrollment reports for credit students and dual credit/concurrent enrollment, a report of taxes collected, and a report of unfilled positions. The board also reviewed resignations and retirements, a fund development report, and the approval of the 2025-2026 SBDC budget. Additional discussion included the Student Success Center Annual Report 2024-2025, the CBIT Annual Report, and the upcoming BC Foundation Scholarship Soiree. The board also discussed the ACCT Annual Leadership Congress and the President's Reception and Opening Concert. Proposed amended board policies CD (LOCAL) and CF (LOCAL) were reviewed and approved. Finally, the board discussed and adopted the 2025-2026 tax rate and approved a capital budget transfer request, the HRIS Paycom Contract, the Hanover Research Contract, and the purchase of a heat exchanger.

The Brazosport College Board of Regents held a meeting covering various topics. The board reviewed enrollment reports, taxes collected, unfilled positions, resignations and retirements, fund development activities, and the Board Focus Report for the second quarter of 2025. Other information items included certified appraised values, the Clarion at Brazosport College Annual Report, a Fall 2025 Convocation update, the BC Foundation Scholarship Soiree, the President's Reception and Opening Concert, and the ACCT Annual Leadership Congress. The board also discussed proposed and amended board policies, adopted the 2025-2026 budget, and took a record vote on the proposed tax rate. They pre-approved payment for employees in case of future emergency closures, evaluated the investment advisor, and approved the President's Leadership Goals for 2025-2026. Additionally, they approved vendor lists for Information Technology and Facility Services, authorized joining the 1GPA Cooperative, and certified compliance with Senate Bills 17 and 18. The board also approved contract negotiations for College Inbound Call Center Services and with Taproot Solutions, reclassified a leadership position, and approved the Board of Regents Annual Goals for 2025-2026.