Galveston College, TX

Budget Workshop and Special Meeting

The Galveston College board will hold a budget workshop and special meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, including the proposed tax rate for 2026. The meeting follows the submission of the 2026 certified appraisal roll.

• Consider adoption of proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27
• Consider adoption of proposed tax rate for 2026
• Follow-up discussion of proposed budget and tax rate
• Submission of 2026 certified appraisal roll

Board Retreat/Special Meeting

The Galveston College Board will hold a retreat to monitor strategic goals, review the proposed 2026–27 budget, and consider action items including a facilities master plan, a contract amendment for Dr. Tracee Watts, and a lease of college property to McCoys.

• Consider acceptance of Facilities Master Plan 2026
• Consider amendment to Dr. Tracee Watts’ contract to align vacation days with college policy
• Presentation and discussion of proposed 2026–27 budget (All Funds)
• Discuss and consider adoption of President’s and Board’s tentative goals for FY 2026–27
• Discuss lease of college property to McCoys

Regular Meeting

The Galveston Community College District board will meet on June 10, 2026 to act on routine minutes, financial reports, and multiple contracts exceeding $100,000 including HVAC services. The board will also consider new occupational skills awards in shipfitting and renewals of insurance policies.

• Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Notice that annual HVAC services contract will exceed $100,000
• Approval of Continuing Education Occupational Skills Award (OSA) and Level 1 Certificates in Shipfitting
• Renewal of bank depository contract with Moody Depository
• Approval of insurance coverage renewals for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Galveston College Facilities Committee will meet on June 10, 2026, to consider two action items: approving minutes from the May 13 meeting and voting on recommendations for the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project and the purchase of real property. The committee will also receive updates on student housing and other facilities projects.

• Approve minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting
• Vote on recommendation for Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project
• Vote on recommendation for purchase of real property
• Update on student housing and other facilities projects
• Closed meeting to discuss real property negotiations

Regular Meeting

The Galveston College Board of Regents will meet on May 13, 2026, to consider approval of several facilities projects, instructional agreements, and policy updates. The board will also review financial reports and hear student and faculty representatives.

• Approval of Facilities Committee recommendations for the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) Project
• Approval of purchase of real property
• Approval of $26-27 security services contract with OPS Inc. for campus security
• Approval of design proposal from Creole Designs for student housing along 41st Street
• Approval of FY 2027 budget and 2026 tax rate planning calendar

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Galveston College Facilities Committee will meet on May 13, 2026, to discuss and take action on several key projects. The committee will consider recommendations for the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project, including potential litigation, a real property purchase, and a proposal from OPS Inc. for campus security services. Additionally, the committee will review and potentially recommend a student housing design proposal from Creole Design along 41st Street.

• Approve minutes from April 8, 2026 meeting
• Recommend HSEC project action to Board of Regents, including litigation considerations
• Recommend real property purchase to Board of Regents
• Recommend OPS Inc. security services proposal to Board of Regents
• Review and recommend Creole Design student housing proposal for 41st Street

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.

Special Meeting

The Galveston College Board of Regents will hold a special meeting to consider naming the sole finalist for the president position and authorize the board chair to negotiate a contract. The board will also enter a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters before reconvening to adjourn.

• Consider naming the sole finalist for the position of president
• Authorize the board chair to negotiate a contract with the sole finalist for president

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The Board of Regents will conduct an interview with Chris Sullivan. The meeting includes a closed executive session to deliberate on the appointment or employment of a public officer or employee.

• Interview with Mr. Chris Sullivan
• Closed session regarding appointment, employment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.

Special Meeting

The Galveston College Board of Regents will hold a special meeting on April 14, 2026, featuring an interview with Dr. Tracee Watts. The board may enter a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Section 551.074, before reconvening in open session.

• Interview with Dr. Tracee Watts
• Possible action on executive session items under Texas Government Code §551.074

The provided document contains no record of actions, motions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Galveston College Facilities Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, receive updates on the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project, and vote on a committee recommendation regarding the HSEC project. The meeting will also include a closed session for legal consultation and updates on other facilities projects.

• Consider approval of minutes from March 18, 2026 meeting
• Determine committee recommendation on Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project
• Update on Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project
• Update on other facilities projects

The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting.

Regular Meeting

The Galveston College Board of Regents will meet April 8, 2026 to approve minutes, hear financial updates, and vote on several action items including the Health Sciences Education Center project, a new Advanced Technical Certificate in Nuclear Medicine, and faculty tenure decisions. The board will also discuss a per-parcel fee increase for tax assessment services and a variance to the landscaping contract.

• Approval of Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project per Facilities Committee recommendation
• New Advanced Technical Certificate in Nuclear Medicine proposed for approval
• Amendment to Interlocal Collection Agreement for tax assessment and collection services with per-parcel fee increase
• Variance to Professional Landscaping Services contract (BTLS)
• Purchase of furniture for Student Success Center (Title V funding) and conferment of faculty tenure

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.

Special Meeting

The Galveston College Board of Regents will meet to discuss and potentially decide on finalists for the college president position. The board will first deliberate in a closed session before reconvening to take action on the presidential search committee’s recommendation.

• Consider and determine finalists for the position of president based on the Presidential Search Committee recommendation
• Closed/executive session to deliberate on public officer appointment under Texas Government Code §551.074

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Finance Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting

The Board of Regents will review proposed price increases for dining, student housing, and course fees. The board is also considering the cancellation of the May 2, 2026, general election due to unopposed candidates.

• Proposed price increases for Lagniappe Dining Services, student housing, and academic course fees
• Cancellation of the May 2, 2026, General Election
• Acceptance of a $50,000 private donation from the Galveston College Foundation
• Notice that the annual HVAC services contract will exceed $100,000
• Approval of bids for annual plumbing and electrical services contracts

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for approved minutes without the actual content of the meeting.

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will review updates and determine a recommendation to the Board of Regents regarding the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project. The committee will also discuss and recommend guidelines for naming campus buildings and rooms.

• Recommendation to Board of Regents regarding the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project
• Recommendation to Board of Regents regarding naming opportunities for campus buildings and rooms
• Approval of February 18, 2026, meeting minutes
• Closed meeting for legal consultation under Section 551.071

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will discuss and determine a recommendation to the Board of Regents regarding the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project. The meeting also includes updates on the Shipfitting Program and other facilities projects.

• Recommendation to the Board of Regents regarding the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) Project
• Discussion on facility needs for the Shipfitting Program
• Approval of minutes from the January 14, 2026, meeting
• Closed meeting for consultation with attorney for legal advice

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Regular Meeting

The Galveston College Board of Regents will review recommendations for the Health Sciences Education Center and various campus furniture and technology purchases. The body will also consider several grant acceptances and a consulting proposal for enrollment management.

• Facilities Committee recommendation for the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) Project
• Furniture purchases for Seibel Housing Units, N-303 Physics Laboratory, and Applied Technology Center
• Acceptance of U.S. Department of Education Perkins Career and Technical Education grant increase
• Proposal from Hanover Research for enrollment management research and consulting
• Fiber cabling and video surveillance for student houses on the west and south sides of campus

The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the meeting.

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will consider the final acceptance of the Hermes Gym roof replacement and the release of retainage. The committee will also receive updates on the Facilities Master Plan and the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project.

• Final acceptance of completed Hermes Gym Roof Replacement and release of retainage
• Update on Facilities Master Plan
• Update on Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project
• Recommendation to Board of Regents regarding the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project

The provided document contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notifications. There are no records of decisions, discussions, or actions taken during the meeting.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Regents will consider ordering a general election for May 2, 2026, and approving a contract for election services. The meeting also includes reviews of financial reports and several facility improvement projects.

• Resolution ordering the May 2, 2026, General Election
• Final acceptance of Hermes Gym roof replacement and release of retainage
• Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project recommendation
• Purchase of new chairs for the Blackbox Theater
• Purchase of new furniture for Room N-119 and adjacent foyer

The provided document contains no records of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Finance Committee Meeting

The Galveston College Finance Committee will meet on January 14, 2026 to certify meeting notice posting, approve prior meeting minutes, review annual financial statements and single audit reports for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, and recommend acceptance of these documents to the Board of Regents.

• Approve minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting
• Review financial statements and single audit reports for years ended August 31, 2025 and 2024
• Determine recommendation to Board of Regents on accepting financial statements and audit reports

The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.