Lauren McCormick

The Board of Regents meeting included reports on tax collections, unfilled positions, fund development, board visibility, budget amendments for the Carl D. Perkins Grant, bookstore performance, and Title IX incident data. Key events discussed were the Brazosport College Foundation Gator Classic, Distinguished Student Ceremony, ADN pinning ceremonies, 2026 Commencement activities, and various local graduation ceremonies. The Board also reviewed the Facilities Master Plan, held elections for Board officers, authorized joining the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), renewed Interlocal Agreements with the Brazosport Independent School District, and approved several policy additions and revisions regarding governance, telework, and student conduct. Additionally, the Board hired new faculty for the Welding and HVAC programs.

The Board meeting included informational reports on tax collections, unfilled positions, resignations, fund development, and various college events such as the Career Fair, Gator Grab Auction, Gator Classic, ceremonies, and graduations. The Board reviewed Board policies and the Brazosport College calendar. Presentations were provided regarding the Soft Skills Summit, police department activities, enrollment services relocation, and federal student loan utilization. In unfinished business, the Board consolidated and approved various policy updates including termination of employment procedures and other local policy revisions. New business actions included the certification of unopposed election candidates, cancellation of the election, review and approval of investment policies and strategies, approval of an audit engagement for 2026, and the decision to participate in the local United Way campaign instead of the SECC. Additionally, the Board approved faculty and staff contracts.

The board discussed enrollment reports, tax collection, and unfilled positions. Key personnel actions included the acceptance of resignations and retirements, and the appointment of new faculty members. The board reviewed and considered first reads of various amended and new local policies regarding employment, facilities, information security, and student rights. Additionally, the board approved position reclassifications, contract renewals for staff, and the financial report for January. Presentations were received regarding the Phi Theta Kappa annual report, endowment investments, a sabbatical report, community ambassadors, and IT disaster recovery.

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.