Kilgore College, TX

Budget Workshop

The board will discuss and provide feedback on the proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting includes reviews of preliminary property tax values and a five-year financial projection update.

• Discussion of Proposed FY27 Budgets
• Review of Preliminary Property Tax Values and Tax Impact
• Five-year Financial Projection Update

Investment/Finance/Audit Committee

The Kilgore College Investment/Finance/Audit Committee will receive three information items: proposed budgets for FY27 (operating, auxiliary operations, and capital), preliminary property tax values and their tax impact, and an updated five-year financial projection. No decisions are scheduled; these are informational presentations.

• Proposed FY27 Operating Budget
• Proposed FY27 Auxiliary Operations Budget
• Proposed FY27 Capital Budget
• Preliminary Property Tax Values and Tax Impact
• Five-year Financial Projection Update

Regular Board Meeting

The Kilgore College Board will meet June 8, 2026 to decide on policy revisions, approve minutes, personnel changes, and reallocate residual funds for facilities maintenance. The board will also hear updates on information security compliance and future facilities planning.

• Reallocate FY2026 residual funds for Devall Student Center One-Stop initiative
• Approve contract negotiations with Gans & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc
• Vote on LOCAL policy changes: BBC, BGC, CS, FB, FDA
• Approve minutes from April and May 2026 board meetings
• Employee resignations, retirements, and terminations to be reviewed

Board Executive Committee Meeting

The Kilgore College Board Executive Committee will review and vote on several action items, including policy updates recommended by TASB Community College Services and funding allocations. The committee will also consider delegating authority to the College President to negotiate and finalize an insurance contract with Gans & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc.

• Approve Budget Amendment 26-BA03 for funding allocation
• Delegate authority to College President to negotiate and finalize insurance contract with Gans & Smith Insurance Agency, Inc.
• Vote on adding, revising, or deleting LOCAL policies: BBC (Board Members – Vacancies and Removal from Office), BGC (Administrative Organization – Councils and Faculty Senates), CS (Information Security), FB (Admissions), FDA (Tuition and Fees – Residency)
• Review Financial Snapshot & Capital Project Report – April 2026
• Approve use of remaining 2025-2026 Facilities Operating Budget

Property & Facilities Committee

The Property & Facilities Committee will meet to take action on the remaining 2025-2026 Facilities Operating Budget. The committee will also receive information regarding future facilities project planning.

• Action item: Use of 2025-2026 Remaining Facilities Operating Budget
• Information item: Future Facilities Project Planning

Special Board Meeting/Presidential Search #8

The Board will discuss the hiring and contract terms for Dr. Staci Martin as College President. The meeting also includes decisions on campus facility expansions and police equipment applications.

• Hiring and contract terms for Dr. Staci Martin as President
• Contract negotiations with Casey Slone Construction to expand the Automotive Shop
• Budget Amendment 26-BA02 to fund the Automotive Shop expansion
• Resolution R-2026-4 for portable computer systems for police squad units
• Resolution R-2026-5 for rifle-resistant body armor for the police department

Special Board Meeting/Presidential Search Meeting #7

The Board will meet to discuss the appointment of a new College President. This includes a potential action item to designate a candidate as the sole finalist for the position.

• Action item to approve and designate a candidate as the sole finalist for President of Kilgore College

Special Board Meeting/Presidential Search Meeting #6

The Kilgore College Board will hold a special meeting to deliberate hiring a new president. The agenda includes an executive session to interview a candidate and discuss personnel matters, followed by an open session to review next steps and timelines for the hiring process.

• Executive session to interview Dr. Tracee Watts for president position
• Deliberation on employment of new College President
• Discussion of next steps, process, and timelines for hiring

Special Board Meeting/Presidential Search Meeting #5

The Kilgore College Board held a special meeting to advance the presidential search process. In executive session, they interviewed Dr. Staci Martin and deliberated on hiring a new president. The open session covered next steps, process details, and timelines for the search.

• Executive session interview with Dr. Staci Martin for president position
• Deliberation on employment of new College President
• Discussion of next steps, process, and timelines for hiring

Regular Board Meeting

The Kilgore College Board will meet April 13, 2026 to approve routine minutes, personnel actions, and policy updates. Key decisions include ratifying the upcoming academic catalog and student handbook, accepting tax abatement compliance reports for seven local businesses, and authorizing contract negotiations for campus dining services.

• Approve 2026-27 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook
• Accept 2025 Tax Abatement Compliance Reports for Camfil USA, Composite Piping Technology, Skeeter Products, Orgill/Hammer Time/Ryder, Tersco/Keeprite, Wagner Tuning
• Authorize President to negotiate Campus Food & Dining Services contract with American Dining Creations
• Review FY25 Annual Financial Report and February 2026 financial snapshot
• Add or revise LOCAL policies on AI use, employee grievances, and student expression

Board Executive Committee Meeting

The Board Executive Committee will discuss updating local policies regarding artificial intelligence, student rights, and personnel. The committee is also deciding on a food services contract and the approval of the 2026-27 college catalog.

• Contract negotiations with American Dining Creations for Campus Food & Dining Services
• Resolution (R-2026-7) to accept the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation's 2025 Tax Abatement Compliance Report
• Approval of the 2026-27 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook
• Revisions to local policies including CRB (LOCAL) regarding Artificial Intelligence
• Review of February 2026 Financial Snapshot and Capital Project Report

Student Success Committee

The Student Success Committee will meet to consider the approval of the 2026-27 Kilgore College Catalog, Student Handbook, and Academic Calendar. The committee will also review the college's core curriculum and receive presentations on Zogotech and the KC Cheer Squad.

• Approval of 2026-27 Kilgore College Catalog and Student Handbook (including Academic Calendar)
• Review and discussion of Kilgore College's Core Curriculum
• Zogotech Presentation
• Discussion regarding the KC Cheer Squad

Investment/Finance/Audit Committee

The Investment/Finance/Audit Committee will review February 2026 financial reports and the FY25 annual audit. The body is deciding on a dining services contract and the acceptance of a tax abatement compliance report.

• Contract negotiations with American Dining Creations for Campus Food & Dining Services
• Resolution (R-2026-7) to accept the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation's 2025 Tax Abatement Compliance Report
• February 2026 Financial Snapshot & Capital Project Report
• Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) 2nd Quarter FY25-26 report
• FY25 Annual Financial Report audit update

Policy & Personnel Committee

The Kilgore College Policy & Personnel Committee will review 12 local policy changes recommended by TASB Community College Services, including updates on AI use, employee grievances, and student expression. The committee will also review TASB legal policies for information and discuss an administrative rule on tuition grants for former employees. No decisions are scheduled; this is an informational meeting.

• Consider adding/revising/deleting 12 LOCAL policies (e.g., CRB on AI, DGBA on employee grievances, FLA on student expression)
• Review TASB LEGAL policies for information only (AB, AD, AF, etc.)
• Review administrative rule for DEB: Grandfathered Tuition Grants for Former Full-Time Employees
• Review Board Member Request for Information & Confidentiality Agreement

Annual Board Retreat

Special Board Meeting/Presidential Search Meeting #4

Regular Board Meeting

Investment/Finance/Audit Committee

The Investment/Finance/Audit Committee will review annual and quarterly financial reports. The body is deciding on tuition rates for the next academic year and authorizing contract negotiations for campus services.

• Approval of the Tuition and Fee Schedule for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
• Contract negotiations with ABM Education Services, LLC for facilities, custodial, and landscaping services
• Contract negotiations with CampusWorks for Technology Managed Services
• Grant application (R-2026-4) for Kilgore College Police Department patrol unit computer systems
• Grant application (R-2026-5) for four rifle-resistant body armor vests for police officers

Board Executive Committee Meeting

The Board Executive Committee will review various local policies and financial reports. The body is deciding on the upcoming academic year's tuition rates and authorizing contracts for campus services and police equipment grants.

• Approval of the Tuition and Fee Schedule for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
• Contract negotiations with ABM Education Services, LLC for custodial, landscaping, and facilities services
• Contract negotiations with CampusWorks for Technology Managed Services
• Grant application (R-2026-4) for Kilgore College Police Department patrol unit computer systems
• Grant application (R-2026-5) for four rifle-resistant body armor vests for police officers

Policy & Personnel Committee

The Kilgore College Policy & Personnel Committee will review and consider updates to multiple local policies recommended by TASB Community College Services, along with updates to the board’s procedure manual and bylaws. The meeting also includes informational items on the organization chart, IT managed services, and upcoming events.

• Consider updates to 18+ local policies (e.g., governance, employment, student conduct, facilities planning)
• Review and discuss updates to the Board of Trustees Procedure Manual (dated 2/17/2025)
• Review and discuss updates to the Organization and By-Laws of the Board of Trustees (dated 4/10/2017)
• Review organization chart and Campus Works Managed Services for IT
• Review plans to update the 2023-2024 Board of Trustees Annual Self-Assessment Questionnaire