Collin College public meetings in 2023
29 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Organization, Education, and Policy Committee
The Collin College Board of Trustees' Organization, Education, and Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss several local board policies, including a first reading on facilities standards and second readings on employment practices, compensation, and discrimination policies. They will also receive an information item on trustee Orr's question about 9-month versus 12-month pay for faculty. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on December 5, 2023, at the Collin Higher Education Center.
- First reading of Local Board Policy CLA (Local) Facilities Planning – Facilities Standards
- Second reading and consideration of approval for policies DC, DD, DEA, DEAA, DEAB, DMAA, FFDB (employment, compensation, term contracts, discrimination)
- Information item on trustee Orr's question regarding 9-month versus 12-month pay for faculty
Regular Meeting
The Collin College Board of Trustees will hold a work session and regular meeting on December 5, 2023, at the Collin Higher Education Center. The board will consider approving a one-year financial agreement to launch the Texas A&M University Engineering Academy at Collin College in fall 2024, along with other action items including the annual financial report, local board policies, and bids. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel, legal, security, and real property discussions.
- One-year financial agreement to initiate Texas A&M University Engineering Academy at Collin College in Fall 2024
- Approval of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) audited by Whitley Penn, LLP for 2022-2023 fiscal year
- First and second readings of local board policies
- Resolution and official ballot casting votes for Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Bid report including custodial services at Farmersville and Plano, and disaster recovery services
Campus Facilities and Construction Committee
The Campus Facilities and Construction Committee of the Collin College Board of Trustees will meet to review and discuss proposed Phase 1 projects under the 2023-2030 Master & Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a public comment period. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Review and discuss proposed Phase 1 projects under the 2023-2030 Master & Strategic Plan
- Public comment period
- Meeting at Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX
Board Retreat
The Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees is holding a retreat to discuss several topics, including an accreditation update, a finance dashboard demonstration, and a House Bill 8 formula funding update. Other discussion items cover naming rights, the master plan, enrollment, dual credit, and an academic alliance with T.A.M.U. Engineering Academy. The meeting is open to the public with time for public comment.
- SACSCOC Reaffirmation Update
- Finance Dashboard Demonstration
- House Bill 8: Formula Funding Update
- Naming Rights/Planned Giving Discussion
- Dual Credit Overview
Regular Meeting
The Collin College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on October 27, 2023, at the Collin Higher Education Center. The board will consider consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and opting out of the State Employee Charitable Contribution Program, and will take action on several items such as a vending services contract with Compass Group USA, a property and insurance contract, the 2023 ad valorem tax roll, and a bid report. The board will also hold first and second readings of local board policies and receive information reports on finances and audits. The meeting will include a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of contract to purchase vending services from Compass Group USA
- Approval of proposed property and insurance contract
- Approval of ad valorem property tax roll for tax year 2023
- Approval of bid report for October 27, 2023 (including printing, locks, software, help desk, job order contracting)
- First and second readings of local board policies
Organization, Education, and Policy Committee
The Organization, Education, and Policy Committee of the Collin College Board of Trustees will hold a first reading of several local board policies covering employment practices, personnel positions, compensation, and discrimination, and a second reading and consideration of approval for policies on educational mission, employee suspension, tuition and fees, and community use of facilities. Public comment is also scheduled.
- First reading of policies DC, DD, DEA, DEAA, DEAB, DMAA, FFDB (Local)
- Second reading and approval consideration for AD, DLB, FD, GD (Local)
- Public comment period
- Meeting at Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399, McKinney
Finance and Audit Committee
The Collin College Finance and Audit Committee will review and discuss four items: approving a vending services contract with Compass Group USA, approving a property and insurance contract, approving the Internal Audit Annual Report for FY2023, and discussing the results of Internal Audit Report #23-03 on faculty workload. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Consideration of approval of a contract to purchase vending services from Compass Group USA
- Consideration of approval of the proposed property and insurance contract
- Consideration of approval of the Internal Audit Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023
- Discussion of results for Internal Audit Report #23-03 – Faculty Workload
Regular Meeting
The Collin College Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on September 26, 2023, at the Collin Higher Education Center. The board will consider consent agenda items, including an interlocal jail services agreement with Collin County, and take action on several items such as a FY2024 budget amendment, a tuition waiver for dependents of full-time employees, and police support fees. The meeting also includes a closed executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of an interlocal jail services agreement with Collin County
- Budget amendment to FY2024 operating budget and adjusting employer 403(b) match to 4%
- Establishing a tuition waiver for dependents of full-time Collin College employees
- Approval of police support fees related to facility and patio space fees, effective September 26, 2023
- Approval of school marshal appointment for recommended candidates
Organization, Education, and Policy Committee
The Organization, Education, and Policy Committee will hold a public comment period and review local board policies. They will conduct a first reading of four policies and a second reading of seven policies, some of which are new, revised, or proposed for deletion. The committee is discussing these items; no final approval is scheduled at this meeting.
- First reading of AD (Local) Educational Role, Mission, Purpose, and Responsibility
- First reading of DLB (Local) Employee Performance – Suspension (new policy)
- First reading of FD (Local) Tuition and Fees
- Second reading of CDB (Local) Accounting – Inventories (new policy)
- Second reading of CT (Local) Intellectual Property and CU (Local) Research (new policy)
Finance and Audit Committee
The Collin College Finance and Audit Committee will review and discuss several financial items, including new police support fees for facility and patio space use, a budget amendment to the FY2024 operating budget, a proposed tuition waiver for dependents of full-time employees, and the FY2024 audit plan. The committee will also discuss the Office of Internal Audit's self-assessment results. These are review and discussion items, with potential approvals to follow.
- Police support fees for facility and patio space, effective September 26, 2023
- Budget amendment to FY2024 operating budget
- Tuition waiver for dependents of full-time Collin College employees
- Approval of FY2024 audit plan
- Discussion of Internal Audit departmental self-assessment results
Organization, Education, and Policy Committee
The Organization, Education, and Policy Committee of the Collin College Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to review and discuss the first reading of several local board policies. The agenda includes public comment and a single review item covering multiple policy changes, including additions, deletions, and moves. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and review stage.
- First reading of local board policies including CDB (Local) Accounting – Inventories (ADD), CT (Local) Intellectual Property, CU (Local) Research (ADD), DEB (Local) Compensation and Benefits – Fringe Benefits, DH (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct, DHC (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct – Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting (DELETE, moved to DHB), and EJ (Local) Miscellaneous Instruction Policies (DELETE, moved to CU).
Regular Meeting
The Collin College Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 tax rate, then reconvene for its regular monthly meeting to consider the FY2023-2024 budget, tax rate resolutions, salary increases, and other action items. The agenda also includes a consent agenda, presentations, and closed-session discussions on personnel and legal matters.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023 tax rate
- Approval of FY2023-2024 budget
- Resolution setting 2023 tax rate
- Approval of FY2023-2024 salary increases
- Approval of three-year employment contract for District President
Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee of the Collin College Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving a facility and patio space fee schedule effective September 1, 2023, and to review and discuss the appointment of authorized representatives for investment transactions with TexPool. Public comment will be taken. The meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM in McKinney, Texas.
- Consideration of approval of facility and patio space fees effective September 1, 2023
- Review and discussion of appointment of authorized representatives to engage in investment transactions with TexPool
- Meeting location: President's Conference Room 407, Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX
Board Retreat
The Collin College Board of Trustees is holding a retreat to discuss several topics, including a facilities update, a budget and proposed taxation presentation, and a master and strategic plan. The board will also hear from Dr. Belle Wheelan on SACSCOC trustee information, receive a communications department update, review the service area, and discuss building the college ecosystem with housing, athletics, and work programs. Public comment is scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Facilities update
- Budget and proposed taxation presentation
- SACSCOC trustee information with Dr. Belle Wheelan
- Master and strategic plan
- Building the college ecosystem: housing, athletics, and work programs
Regular Meeting
The Collin College Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on July 28, 2023, at the Collin Higher Education Center in McKinney. The board will vote on the proposed 2023 tax rate, approve the calculated no-new-revenue and voter-approved tax rates, and schedule a public hearing on the tax rate. Other action items include approving an interlocal agreement with a purchasing cooperative, providing no-gap medical coverage, increasing employee tuition reimbursement, waiving dual credit course fees, and approving a bid report.
- Vote on proposed 2023 tax rate
- Approve calculated no-new-revenue and voter-approved tax rates
- Schedule public hearing on 2023 proposed tax rate
- Approve interlocal agreement with Education Service Center Region 20 PACE Purchasing Cooperative
- Approve bid report for July 28, 2023
Regular Meeting
The Collin College Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 27, 2023, at the Collin Higher Education Center. The board will consider approving a new Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Assurance, new continuing education certificates, local board policies, a Go-to-Green installation at the Celina Campus, a facility naming in connection with a major gift, and a bid report. The meeting also includes closed sessions for real property, legal, and security discussions.
- Approval of new Associate of Applied Science degree and certificate in Information Assurance
- Approval of new Continuing Education certificate programs in Aesthetician and Medical Massage Therapy
- Approval of Go-to-Green installation at the Celina Campus
- Approval of facility naming in connection with a major gift
- Approval of bid report for June 27, 2023 (principal investigative services, telephone/communications, promotional products, data voice cabling)
Special Called Meeting
The Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to canvass the results of the June 10, 2023 runoff election for Trustee Places 2 and 3. The board will consider approving a report on the election results and a resolution declaring the outcome. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with cards accepted one hour before the meeting.
- Approval of report on June 10, 2023 runoff election results for Trustee Places 2 and 3
- Approval of resolution canvassing returns and declaring election results
- Meeting at Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX
Organization, Education, and Policy Committee
The Organization, Education, and Policy Committee of the Collin College Board of Trustees is meeting to review and discuss local board policies. They will hold a first reading of policies on discrimination, employee performance, and personnel qualifications, and a second reading and consideration of approval for a facilities planning policy.
- First reading of DIAB (Local) Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: Other Protected Characteristics
- First reading of DLA (Local) Employee Performance – Evaluation
- First reading of DNA (Local) Personnel Positions – Qualifications and Duties
- First reading of FFDB (Local) Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation: Other Protected Characteristics
- Second reading and consideration of approval of CLA (Local) Facilities Planning – Facilities Standards
Regular Meeting
The Collin College Board of Trustees will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including changes to residential local tax exemptions, a facility naming in connection with a major gift, and approval of a bid report for custodial services, audio-visual equipment, and other contracts. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including a cooperative purchasing agreement and the private re-sale of two tax foreclosed properties, and will enter closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and legal matters.
- Resolution for changes to residential local tax exemptions
- Facility naming in connection with a major gift
- Bid report for May 23, 2023, including custodial services, audio-visual equipment, Coca-Cola products, JOC contract renewal, independent auditor contract renewal, and district website redesign
- Master Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Equalis Group LLC
- Private re-sale of two tax foreclosed properties
Finance and Audit Committee
The Collin College Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review and discuss two items: a resolution proposing changes to residential local tax exemptions, and the results of Internal Audit Report #23-02 on data backup and recovery. No final decisions are listed; both items are for review and discussion only.
- Review of resolution for changes to residential local tax exemptions
- Discussion of Internal Audit Report #23-02 – Data Backup and Recovery
- Public comment period
- Meeting at Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX
Regular Meeting
The Collin College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, considering approval of a second reading of a local board policy, local tax exemptions for the college, and a bid report for public safety and firehouse supplies. The board will also approve the consent agenda, hear public comments, and receive information reports on finances and personnel. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property, personnel, and legal matters.
- Second reading of Local Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL)
- Local tax exemptions for Collin College
- Bid report for public safety and firehouse supplies and equipment
- Consent agenda including approval of March 28, 2023 meeting minutes
- Closed session on real property, personnel, and pending litigation
Board Retreat
The Collin College Board of Trustees is holding a retreat to discuss the college's long-term strategy, including a progress report on the 2020-2025 Master and Strategic Plan and the development of the 2023-2030 plan. They will also explore a planning rubric, a facilities and construction study, and ways to improve employee retention and change progressive discipline policies. Public comment is accepted on-site before and during the meeting.
- Master and Strategic Plan 2020-2025 progress report and 2023-2030 plan
- Facilities and construction study
- Employee retention improvement discussion
- Proposed changes to progressive discipline
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
Regular Meeting
The Collin College Board of Trustees will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 28, 2023, at the Collin Higher Education Center in McKinney. The board will consider approving an increase in student housing fees, a new student housing meal plan for the 2023-2024 academic year, and the academic calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The agenda also includes the approval of a consent agenda, a bid report, and first and second readings of local board policies. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and legal matters.
- Consideration of approval for an increase in student housing fees (Item 2023-03-3)
- Consideration of approval of the Student Housing Meal Plan for 2023-2024 (Item 2023-03-4)
- Consideration of approval of the Academic Calendar for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (Item 2023-03-C3)
- Consideration of approval of the Bid Report for March 28, 2023 (Item 2023-03-5)
- First and second readings of local board policies (Items 2023-03-1 and 2023-03-2)
Organization, Education, and Policy Committee
The Collin College Board of Trustees' Organization, Education, and Policy Committee will hold a first reading of a local board policy on employee grievances (DGBA Local) and a second reading and consideration of approval for four other local board policies covering board member elections, facilities standards, auxiliary enterprises, and conflict of interest. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on March 28, 2023, at the Collin Higher Education Center in McKinney, Texas.
- First reading of Local Board Policy DGBA (Local) on Personnel - Management Relations - Employee Grievances
- Second reading and approval consideration of BBB (Local) Board Members - Elections
- Second reading and approval consideration of CLA (Local) Facilities Planning - Facilities Standards
- Second reading and approval consideration of CQ (Local) College District Auxiliary Enterprises
- Second reading and approval consideration of DBD (Local) Employment Requirements and Restrictions - Conflict of Interest
Finance and Audit Committee
The Collin College Finance and Audit Committee will review and discuss three items: a proposed tuition waiver pilot program for graduating high school students, an increase in student housing fees, and a new student housing meal plan for the 2023-2024 academic year. The committee may vote to approve these items, which would then go to the full board.
- Tuition waiver pilot program for graduating high school students
- Increase in student housing fees
- Student housing meal plan for 2023-2024 academic year
Regular Meeting
The Collin College Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, starting with a closed executive session for real property, personnel, and legal matters, then reconvening in open session. The board will consider approving Fall 2023 tuition and fee rates, the district president's FY2023-2024 salary and contract, a roof replacement contract for the McKinney Campus, and election-related items for the May 6, 2023 trustee election. Several consent agenda items and information reports are also scheduled.
- Approval of tuition rates and fees effective Fall 2023
- Approval of FY2023-2024 salary and contract for District President
- Contract for roof replacement at McKinney Campus
- Approval of Notice of Election for May 6, 2023 election
- Approval of course fee and fee modification requests for Fall 2023
Campus Facilities and Construction Committee
The Collin College Campus Facilities and Construction Committee is meeting to review and discuss two items: a proposed contract for roof replacement at the McKinney Campus and an update on current construction projects. The committee will consider approving the roof replacement contract for the District President to execute. No final decisions are made by this committee; it reviews and discusses items for the full board.
- Consideration of approval for a roof replacement contract at the McKinney Campus
- Discussion and update on current projects
Finance and Audit Committee
The Collin College Finance and Audit Committee will meet to consider approving tuition rates and fees for the 2023-2024 academic year, and to discuss the results of Internal Audit Report #23-01 on travel and fuel card programs. The meeting is open to public comment.
- Consideration of approval of tuition rates and fees for academic year 2023-2024
- Discussion of Internal Audit Report #23-01 - Travel/Fuel Card Programs
Organization, Education, and Policy Committee
The Organization, Education, and Policy Committee will hold a public meeting to review and discuss local board policies. They will conduct first readings of three policies, consider approval of one policy on a second reading, and discuss a rewrite of another policy. The meeting is open for public comment.
- First reading of policies BBB (elections), CLA (facilities standards), CQ (auxiliary enterprises), DBD (conflict of interest)
- Second reading and approval consideration of BI (Local) Reports policy
- Discussion of policy rewrite and recommendations for DGBA (Local)