Frank Phillips College

The Board discussed monthly financial reports, including grant funds and salary expenses, and reviewed the status of state appropriations and bond proceeds. They also reviewed a funding and donations report featuring updates on JET grants, the Skills for Small Business grant, and a greenhouse donation. Other key topics included a presentation on the enforcement of the tobacco-free campus policy, the review of TASB Policy Update 50, and a discussion regarding staffing restructuring within Student Services. The Board approved the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the Borger Junior College District Combined Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 2026. Additionally, the Board heard a presentation from guests regarding potential representation on the Board of Regents and reviewed a proposal for a land exchange to benefit the rodeo team.

Key discussions during the meeting included a review of the monthly financial report, noting the receipt of the first installment of state appropriations, adjustments to tuition and fees, and significant year-to-date insurance expenses due to the annual premium payment. The funding and donations report highlighted several recently approved grants, totaling approximately $630,000 for the year, with most supporting the RNEC and the Safety Center receiving a substantial grant. The Board discussed soliciting potential donors for the new residential hall, including naming opportunities, and the implications for offsetting project costs or bond proceeds. Updates to the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook were reviewed, specifying a 90-day employment requirement before vacation leave usage and discussing minor procedural changes. The Board also reviewed the training report and the 2025 Affordability and Access Report. Additionally, discussion occurred regarding proposed residential hall charges for both new and existing halls, necessary to generate auxiliary revenue for bond repayment.

Key discussions included a presentation from Condley and Company, LLP on the draft FY 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report and audit results. The Board provided direction regarding voting for the Hutchinson County Appraisal District Board of Directors ballot, instructing all allowable votes to be cast for David Speed. Significant deliberation occurred regarding residential hall fees, focusing on historical waivers, potential implications for athletic scholarship limits under conference/NJCAA rules, and exploring phased-in or partial housing scholarship options. Furthermore, the Board discussed the RNEC Board of Directors' proposed bylaw amendment to exclude Borger students, expressing concern over the negative impact on regional student access and partnerships, and provided guidance for communication on this matter.

The Frank Phillips College Board of Regents meeting included presentations and discussions on various topics, such as the Borger ISD 2025 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election, a Workforce Program update, the implementation of Board Bylaws, and the Emergency Response Manual. The Annual State of the College was presented, and the board discussed their self-evaluations and goals in a closed session, later approving the 2025-2026 Plan for Sustainability and Growth. The board also nominated a member to the Hutchinson County Appraisal District Board of Directors and approved updating the authorized bank account signatories. Action on the 2025 Affordability and Access Report was postponed, and the board approved withdrawing police department language from Policy CGF (LOCAL).

The meeting included a presentation of the August financial statement, noting capital expenditures for BPAC plumbing repairs and Goins Hall restroom work, and a report on institutional grants and donations for August. The board reviewed the annual Fire and Safety Report, the 2025-2026 Housing Handbook, and addressed the speed limit on campus. The Title IX Report was presented to the Board. The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar and the revised 2025-2026 Mission Statement were approved. The Board approved the $11.2 million GMP agreement with Southwest General Contractors for the Frank Phillips College New Residence Hall Project and the 2024-2025 Annual Investment Report. The Annual Calendar for the Board of Regents, upcoming dates and events, and Administrative and Board Reports were reviewed. An overview of the CCATT Conference was presented.