Collin College public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss updates on graduation, legislation, and appraisal district elections before adjourning to an executive session. Upon reconvening, the board will consider approval of the annual financial report, multiple construction contracts totaling over $1.2 million for campus renovations, an interlocal agreement with the City of Plano, faculty sabbatical leaves, and facility naming opportunities.
- Approval of $1.2M+ in construction contracts for Courtyard Center and Plano Campus renovations with Skanska USA Building Inc.
- Consideration of an interlocal agreement with the City of Plano for community outreach and educational programs
- Approval of the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report audited by Whitley Penn, LLP
- Approval of faculty sabbatical leaves for Academic Year 2025-2026
- Consideration of facility naming in connection with a major gift
Campus Facilities and Construction Committee
The Campus Facilities and Construction Committee will review and vote on contracts for mechanical and electrical equipment replacement at the Courtyard Center and renovations at the Plano Campus. Updates on ongoing AECOM projects will also be discussed.
- Approve job order contract with Skanska USA Building Inc. for Courtyard Center mechanical and electrical equipment replacement
- Approve pre-approved contract forms and guaranteed maximum price proposal for Courtyard Center renovations
- Amend guaranteed maximum price contract for Plano Campus renovations
- Receive AECOM project updates and October monthly report
Ad Hoc Committee on Board & District President Evaluations
The Ad Hoc Committee on Board & District President Evaluations will meet to discuss and review performance evaluations. This process assesses the leadership and governance of the college district.
- Discussion and review of the Board of Trustees' evaluation
- Discussion and review of the District President's evaluation
Ad Hoc Committee on Compensation/Retention
The Collin County Community College District’s Ad Hoc Committee on Compensation/Retention will meet to review and discuss district-wide salary structures and employee retention strategies. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial audits, insurance contracts, and local board policies. The session includes a closed executive session to discuss real property, personnel, and legal matters.
- Approval of the Ad Valorem Property Tax Roll for the Tax Year 2024
- Interlocal Agreement with the City of Plano for Adult Education and Literacy Services
- Proposed Property and Insurance Contract
- Fiscal Year 2025 Revised Audit Plan and FY 2024 Annual Audit Report
- Bid Report for GT Simulators, Commercial Kitchen Equipment, and Touchnet
Board Retreat
The Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a retreat to discuss civilian response to active shooter events and tour the Public Safety Training Center. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Training discussion
- Public Safety Training Center Tour at 3600 Redbud Blvd., McKinney, TX 75069
Campus Facilities and Construction Committee
The Campus Facilities and Construction Committee of Collin College meets to review and discuss updates on ongoing construction projects at the Courtyard Center, Plano Campus, and Collin Higher Education Center, as well as AECOM project updates. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Finance and Audit Committee
The Collin College Finance and Audit Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. on October 15, 2024, at the Collin Higher Education Center in McKinney. Members will review and vote on the revised FY2025 audit plan, discuss an investigation report on external vendor courses, approve the FY2024 annual audit report, and consider a new property and insurance contract.
- Consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 Revised Audit Plan
- Discuss Investigation Report #24-01 on Continuing Education external vendor courses
- Consider approval of the Annual Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2024
- Consider approval of the Proposed Property and Insurance Contract
Organization, Education, and Policy Committee
The Organization, Education, and Policy Committee will conduct first readings of several local board policies and consider the approval of others during their second reading.
- First reading of policies regarding Annual Operating Budget, Professional Development, Reduction in Force, Distance Education, and Accreditation Agencies
- Second reading and consideration of approval for Safety Program, Site Management Security, and Research policies
- Second reading and consideration of approval for employment policies including Credentials and Records, Medical Examinations, and Nepotism
- Second reading and consideration of approval for Employee Standards of Conduct and Employment Practices
- Second reading and consideration of approval for policies regarding Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Regular Meeting
The Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will meet on September 24, 2024, to discuss and vote on several facilities projects, including elevator replacements, air handler upgrades, and roof replacements across multiple campuses. The board will also consider approvals for new contracts, policy readings, and an audit plan for fiscal year 2025.
- Approval of elevator replacement contract with Skanska USA Building Inc. at Courtyard Center
- Approval of air handler replacement and infrastructure upgrades at McKinney Campus
- Approval of guaranteed maximum price for roof replacement at Plano Campus
- Approval of audit plan for Fiscal Year 2025
- Consideration of a training fee for healthcare training facility usage by outside organizations
Campus Facilities and Construction Committee
The Campus Facilities and Construction Committee will review and vote on multiple construction and service contracts for Collin College facilities. Items include elevator replacements, HVAC upgrades, roof replacements, and agreements for a new Career and Technical Education building at the Wylie Campus.
- Approve contract with Skanska USA Building Inc. for Courtyard Center elevator replacement
- Approve contract to replace three air handlers and infrastructure at McKinney Campus
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for Plano Campus roof replacement with Skanska USA Building Inc.
- Approve agreement with Wylie ISD for instructional spaces at Wylie Campus for dual credit students
- Approve contract amendment with AECOM for program management of new Wylie Campus CTE building
Finance and Audit Committee
The Collin College Finance and Audit Committee will meet to discuss and decide on the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 and review results from Internal Audit Report #24-03 regarding the Canvas Learning Management System and Honorlock. The meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the President's Conference Room at the Collin Higher Education Center.
- Consideration of Approval of the Audit Plan for Fiscal Year 2025
- Discuss Results for Internal Audit Report #24-03 – Canvas Learning Management System and Honorlock
Regular Meeting
The Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to adopt the 2024 tax rate and approve a $25 million revenue bond issuance. The board will also discuss enrollment updates, facility fees, and several interlocal agreements with local governments and agencies.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024 tax rate
- Approval of $25M Consolidated Fund Revenue Bonds
- Approval of 2024-2025 operating budget
- Interlocal jail services agreement with Collin County
- Interlocal agreement with City of Plano for continuing education courses
Organization, Education, and Policy Committee
The Organization, Education, and Policy Committee of the Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees meets to conduct first readings of 11 local board policies and second readings of 7 local board policies. No substantive decisions are made at this meeting; items are advanced for future consideration.
Finance and Audit Committee
The Collin College Finance and Audit Committee will meet to review and vote on the 2024-2025 budget, a $15 million bond issuance, updated facility fees, and the renewal of a delinquent-tax collection contract. The committee will also consider approval of an authorized broker-dealer list and an annual review of the district’s investment policy.
- Annual review of the Investment Policy CAK (Local)
- Approval of the Authorized Broker/Dealer List
- Approval of Facility and Patio Space Fees effective September 1, 2024
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Budget
- Issuance of $15 million in Consolidated Fund Revenue Bonds
Ad Hoc Committee on Trustee Recruitment & Onboarding
The Collin College Board of Trustees’ Ad Hoc Committee on Trustee Recruitment & Onboarding will meet to review goals, recruitment policies, and new trustee onboarding procedures. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
Regular Meeting
The Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will meet August 2 at the Collin Higher Education Center in McKinney to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and take action on the proposed 2024 tax rate and a resolution for revenue bonds. The board will also consider updated prevailing wage rates, a donation agreement with Royse City, and school marshal appointments.
- Approval of minutes from the June 25, 2024 regular meeting
- Vote on the proposed 2024 tax rate
- Consideration of a resolution to issue revenue bonds
- Approval of updated prevailing wage rates for construction projects
- Approval of a donation agreement with Royse City, Texas
Board Retreat
The Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat to discuss several key items. The meeting includes discussions on the proposed 2025 budget and faculty compensation.
- 2025 Proposed Budget
- 2024 Faculty Compensation Market Study
- Update on Ad Hoc Committees
Campus Facilities and Construction Committee
The Campus Facilities and Construction Committee will meet to decide on four items: approval of updated prevailing wage rates for construction projects, a donation agreement with Royse City, Texas, an updated funding methodology for Phase I projects, and an AECOM project update. The meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the President’s Conference Room at the Collin Higher Education Center.
- Approval of updated prevailing wage rates for construction projects
- Donation agreement with Royse City, Texas
- Updated Phase I Project Cost Funding Methodology
- AECOM Project Update (July 2024)
Finance and Audit Committee
The Collin College Finance and Audit Committee will meet to conduct preliminary reviews of the proposed 2024 tax rate, the FY 2024-2025 budget, and a faculty compensation plan. The committee will also consider a resolution to issue revenue bonds and discuss a Phase I project cost breakdown and an investigation report on external vendor courses.
- Preliminary review of proposed 2024 tax rate
- Preliminary review of FY 2024-2025 budget
- Consideration of approval for issuance of revenue bonds
- Discussion of Phase I project cost breakdown
- Discussion of Investigation Report #24-01 on external vendor courses