Billy Allen

The agenda for this meeting includes several key areas for deliberation and action. Procedural items include calling the meeting to order, certification of posting notice, board recognitions, invocation, and public comment via citizen inquiries. The agenda allows for Executive Session to consult with legal counsel regarding litigation, real property, and personnel matters. Committee reports are scheduled for Facilities and Budget and Finance. Information items cover personnel actions (Dual Enrollment Advisor, Pathways Advisor TDCJ), employee counts, and resignations/retirements. Consent agenda items include personnel actions and consideration of a resolution for personnel payment during the winter storm closure. Substantive discussion items include the President's Report, Student Report, Racial Profiling Report, Annual Audit Results Report, delinquent property tax report, and consideration of resolutions for additional penalty for tax collection costs and a contingent fee contract with the legal firm. Further actions involve approving the Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services, approving TASB Local Board Policy Update 50, approving the Public-Private Partnership Guidelines, and reviewing the Financial Report ending January 31, 2026.

The 'Elevate 2030' Strategic Plan outlines Alvin College's direction from 2026-2030, focusing on expanding access, responding to evolving community needs, and supporting students through intentional pathways. It is structured around four strategic goals: advancing student access, success, and completion; strengthening workforce and economic development alignment; modernizing facilities and infrastructure; and ensuring institutional excellence and fiscal sustainability.

The agenda for this meeting included several procedural items such as a Call to Order, Pledge, and Invocation, along with a period for Citizen Inquiries and Board Chairman/member reports. Key discussion items for Information were personnel actions including replacements and new hires across various roles (Administrative Assistant II, Advisor, Accountant, Child Development Associate Teacher, SCC5 Project Manager) and employee count/resignation reports. The Consent Agenda involved approvals for Grants (Office of the Governor State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program) and further Personnel Actions (FT CEWD Instructor, Dean of Health Sciences). Other major considerations included the President's Report, the Annual Report on Board Member Training, approval for the appointment of an Election Clerk, the Call Order of Election, approval for Machining Lab Equipment, approval of the Alvin College Strategic Plan: Elevate 2030, approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston, approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Project Luong, approval of Real Estate Agreements relating to potential West Campus development, and review of the Financial Report ending November 30, 2025. A significant portion of the meeting was allocated for Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, real property value, and personnel matters.

The meeting agenda included the certification of posting of notice and presentations by the top-scoring Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms for RFQ #ACC 26-014 concerning system upgrades. Key actions involved considering the final ranking for these A&E firms and authorizing the President to negotiate and execute a contract with the top-ranked firm, or subsequent firms if negotiations fail. The board also addressed personnel actions, including recommendations for filling positions for Admissions Specialist, Campus Police Sergeant, Dean of General Education & Academic Support, Faculty for EMS & Clinical Coordinator, Faculty for Advance Manufacturing, and Faculty for Economics. Information items covered personnel actions and headcount reports. The meeting also included consideration of grants, with an update on active funded grants and new awards received, and approval of revised policies related to termination of employment and management relations. The board also reviewed and approved the financial report ending September 30, 2025.

The fiscal analysis and budget for Alvin Community College for the fiscal year 2025-2026 includes budgeted revenues, maintenance and operations budget, continuing education/workforce development budget, auxiliary budget, capital projects, institutional scholarships, appraisal district, personnel distribution and changes, and history. The budget reflects the college's strategic priorities, including academic and career/technical workforce programs, student success, financial responsibility, a culture of access and excellence, and partnerships with business, industry, education, and the community. The budget also includes information on state appropriations, local tuition and fees, miscellaneous income, and M&O taxes. It addresses employee benefits, development and outreach, human resources, information technology, strategic initiatives, institutional effectiveness and research, grants, and instruction.