Texas Southmost College

The Board of Trustees held a meeting where they announced future proposed meeting dates for May and June 2026. Following these announcements, the meeting was adjourned.

The board meeting included a presentation from the Director of the Cine Sol Film Festival, who discussed the success of the 32nd annual event hosted at the college. Additionally, the Chair provided a report regarding the participation of the college in local Charro Days events.

The meeting involves consideration and action on a variety of financial, academic, facility, student service, and policy-related items. Key discussion topics include awarding various service contracts such as fire alarm monitoring, data cabling, IT outsourcing, advertising services, and software licenses. Academic committee items include pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree, approving educational memorandums of understanding, and various software and supply purchases. Facilities committee items cover maintenance contracts for HVAC, lawn, custodial, and security services, along with an update on potential auctions. Student service matters include athletic charter services and transportation agreements, while the policy committee will address local policy revisions.

The Board of Trustees meeting agenda includes a wide range of administrative, financial, and academic considerations. Key topics include the award and approval of various contracts for services such as fire alarm monitoring, campus vending, auditing, worker's compensation, financial advising, and information technology. The Board will also address the adoption of a historic preservation plan, various software and equipment purchases, and multiple advertising services. Academic considerations involve new degree programs, memoranda of understanding with the local school district, and various curriculum software and library service agreements. Facilities-related items encompass maintenance and repair contracts for HVAC, lawn care, and custodial services, as well as an update on upcoming auctions. Additionally, the Board will review student success platform contracts, transportation agreements, and policy revisions, followed by an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel matters, and cybersecurity.

The board meeting agenda includes the designation of an officer for tax rate calculations, a monthly financial statement report, and a second-quarter investment report. Key items include the approval of an agreement for Criminal Justice Institute training at the county airport, the award of an RFP for campus tennis court resurfacing, and an update on registration activities. Additionally, the board will consider updates to numerous local policies covering employment practices, student conduct, and curriculum design, alongside deliberations in executive session concerning litigation, real estate, personnel matters, cybersecurity, and the salary schedule.