Chief of Staff and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs, and Interim Executive Director, Lee College Foundation and Chief Advancement Officer
Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brianne Dayley’s organization
Jul 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lee College Board Of Regents Regular Meeting
The meeting included a student spotlight regarding a donation from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to the nursing program and an update on internal college roles. Discussions covered the progress of the Facilities Master Plan, board policy revisions including a new process for board complaints, and internal auditing status. The President provided updates on the Workday implementation project and addressed legislative concerns regarding performance-based funding models and the management of ad valorem taxes. The Board received a positive financial report highlighting the college's fiscal position and capital improvement investments. Public comments were received regarding naming conventions and board transparency. Action items included the approval of new hires, employee contracts for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, the adoption of policy revisions, and the purchase of interactive software.
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The board conducted a budget workshop to address a revenue deficit resulting from declines in state appropriations and fluctuations in property valuations. Key topics included the impact of state-mandated funding formula changes, the governor's freeze on tuition and fees, and the projected increase in district tax revenues. The discussion covered proposed expense reductions across salaries, benefits, and operations to balance the budget. A significant portion of the meeting focused on reallocating surplus funds from facilities projects to critical IT infrastructure needs, such as replacing end-of-life network switches and student loaner laptops. Additionally, the board reviewed reserve account strategies and the fiscal impact of educational programs at the Huntsville facility.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Regents Of The Lee College District Budget Workshop
The Board of Regents conducted a budget workshop to discuss fiscal year 2027 revenue projections, including analysis of local property taxes, state appropriations, and tuition and fees. Key discussion topics included the projected funding reduction due to changes under the HB 8 model, the impact of ad valorem tax rate fluctuations, and strategies for budget cuts to offset funding losses while maintaining cost-of-living salary increases for staff. The board also reviewed the current enrollment outlook and the financial implications of maintaining a tuition freeze.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lee College District Board of Regents Board Meeting
The Board of Regents recognized the Manager of Audiovisual Technology and heard from honors students regarding their undergraduate research symposium experiences. The meeting included progress reports on the Workday ERP implementation and the Facilities Master Plan, as well as an update on the Barbers Hill campus construction and a successful grant award for early teacher pathways. Personnel actions included the approval of new hires and the appointment of Jacob Atkin as College President. The Board also adopted the 2025 Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved updates to the Board Procedure Manual and local board policy revisions, and renewed a lawn care services contract.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
