Laura Crapps

The agenda for the Regular Board Meeting includes a Lightcast Data Report and a discussion of the TASB Board Policy Manual, including a second reading of updates. The Consent Agenda encompasses consideration and action on numerous local board policy additions and revisions concerning governance, facilities planning, technology resources (Artificial Intelligence), telework, instructional programs, employment practices, employee grievances, employee standards of conduct, termination of employment, curriculum design, grading, registration, student rights, and student conduct. Other items for action include consideration of the 2025-2026 Budget Revisions and the Financial Report for January 2026. The board will also address a report on the recently attended ACCT National Legislative Summit, an appointment for the Executive Director of Workforce Program Development, reports from various college committees and liaisons, the President's Report, and scheduling the next meeting date. A closed meeting is scheduled to deliberate on consultation with legal counsel, real property, personnel matters, and student matters involving personally identifiable information.

This document outlines McLennan Community College's commitment to providing accessible and affordable education for college and career success. Key operational areas include state-of-the-art facilities, a diverse range of over 140 degrees and certificates, and robust student support through financial aid and a low student-to-professor ratio. The college emphasizes strong community engagement via dual credit programs and highlights successful student outcomes, with a high percentage of graduates employed or transferring to four-year institutions.

The meeting agenda includes the commissioning of a police officer and the first reading of TASB Board Policy Updates. Key discussion items involve Big Data Proactive Outreach with Success Coaching Services. The consent agenda covers consideration of quarterly finance reports, capital improvement fund financial and reserve account reports, and the adoption of the McLennan County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board will also consider new Associate Degrees in Visual Arts and History, personnel appointments including an Assistant Professor of Physics, and financial reports for November and December 2025. A closed meeting is planned to deliberate on student matters, employee matters, potential settlement offers, real property matters, and the evaluation/duties of public officers and employees.

The event was the Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony for McLennan Community College, held in December 2025. The proceedings included the presentation and singing of the national anthem, an official welcome by Dr. Jonet Macauan, President of the college, and an address by guest speaker Bradley Ford, City Manager of Waco, Texas. Key themes in the address focused on redefining success by valuing people over projects, recognizing that changing direction is not failure, and emphasizing the importance of expressing gratitude. The ceremony concluded with the certification and awarding of certificates and associate degrees to the graduating candidates by the Vice President of Instruction and Student Engagement and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

The meeting included recognition of the NASA Minds Group, Dance Team, and Volleyball Team with a resolution, as well as recognition of outgoing chairs from the Support Staff and Administrative Staff Advisory Committees. Presentations were given on Caring Campus/McLennan Always Cares and Great Colleges to Work For. The board discussed and approved several consent agenda items, including the Quarterly Investment Report, Capital Improvement Fund Financial Budget, contract renewals, vendor lists, computer replacements, and various service contracts. The financial report for August 2025 was approved. Information was presented and approved for the Ellucian Colleague Contract and the naming of the Cameron Hall Courtyard as the Johnette Edwards McKown Courtyard. Additionally, there were reports on the CCATT Annual Conference and updates from various groups represented at the meeting. The President's Report covered Title V Grants, upcoming events, and meeting dates. The board also discussed and approved revisions and adoption of TASB policies and conducted a Board Self-Evaluation. A closed session was held, but no action was taken.