Howard College Board to meet Monday
The Howard County Junior College District Board of Trustees, the governing board of Howard College, will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the Fireplace Room in the Howard College Student Union Building. The meeting can also be accessed by telephone by calling tollfree 1-888-204-5987 and entering the access code 3148424#.
The meeting will begin with the call to order and recognition of guests,, followed by communications to the board.
Next, the board will approve a list of routine matters, including: minutes of the Nov. 14 Regular Meeting; the checklist for November 2022; monthly reports of auxiliary services; personnel matters; and the internal audit report.
Howard President Dr. Cheryl Sparks will present the 32nd update on Howard College's COVID-19 Response Status, as well as an update on the “Open Howard College” plan for recovering from COVID-19.
Next, the board will consider performance measures and outcomes, including access, several quick facts regarding student success, the College's participation in the upcoming Howard County Leadership Summit; and a report on student round tables.
The board will consider affiirmation of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Information Resources/ Communication Technology Services Division.
The board will also consider handbook and catalog changes, and a resolution authorizing the auction of Howard county Trustee properties to the highest bidder for cash, without reservation.
Construction and renovation projects are next on the agenda, including Change Order No. 8 associated with the Big Spring/swcd roof project and flood damage mitigation.
The board will also consider an update on the Library and Music buildings renovation project.
The board will consider an audit report, and an update on the Student Information System Project's implementation.
President Sparks will give her regular report, including highlights of upcoming activities, including ESPN+ coverage of the Jan. 12, 2023 Basketball doubleheader; and recognitions of
deserving individuals.
The board will hear legislative and general updates, including an update on the Texas Association of Community Colleges (TACC) legislative appropriation request; Howard County Day at the Capitol scheduled Jan. 28; and Community College Day, scheduled Jan. 26.
The board will consider new trustee training issues.
Board Chairman Dr. John Freeman will present his report, and the meeting will be adjourned.