Galveston College public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The board will meet to discuss the approval of a presidential profile. The meeting also includes the potential acceptance of the current board chair's resignation and the election of a new chair for the remainder of the 2024-2026 term.
- Approval of Presidential Profile
- Acceptance of resignation of current Board Chair
- Nomination and election of new Board Chair for 2024-2026 term
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the timeline and committee appointments for a presidential search. The meeting also includes votes on facility upgrades, new academic programs, and several grant acceptances.
- Purchase of real property based on Facilities Committee recommendation
- Interlocal agreements with City of Galveston for Bernard Davis "Pony Colt" Stadium and Lassie League Sports Complex-Carter Field
- Proposal from America Mechanical Services, Inc. to replace Central Plant Chiller #1
- Approval to offer a new Engineering Technology Program
- Acceptance of TRUE 2025-2027, Houston Endowment 2025-2026, and CenterPoint Energy Foundation grants
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for approved minutes without the actual content of the meeting.
Committee of the Whole Workshop
The Committee of the Whole Workshop will discuss and consider the timeline and plan for a president search. The committee will also consider appointments to the President Search Committee and determine recommendations for the Board of Regents.
- Discussion of President Search Timeline and Search Plan
- Consideration of appointments to the President Search Committee
- Determination of recommendations to the Board of Regents regarding the search plan and committee appointments
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are empty of substantive content.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Facilities Committee will determine recommendations for the Board of Regents regarding the purchase of real property. The body will also review and consider interlocal agreements with the City of Galveston for the use of two sports complexes.
- Recommendation regarding the purchase of real property
- Interlocal agreements with the City of Galveston for Bernard Davis "Pony Colt" Stadium
- Interlocal agreements with the City of Galveston for Lassie League Sports Complex-Carter Field
- Update on the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project
The provided document contains only administrative and system maintenance information. No substantive decisions, discussions, or actions were recorded for the November 12, 2025, Facilities Committee Meeting.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Facilities Committee will meet on October 15, 2025, to consider final approval of the completed Utility Service and Central Plant Replacement Project. The committee will also review updates on ongoing facilities projects, including the Health Science Education Center (HSEC).
- Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting
- Final acceptance of Utility Service and Central Plant Replacement Project and release of retainage
- Recommendation to Board of Regents regarding project completion and retainage release
- Update on Facilities Projects including Health Science Education Center (HSEC)
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review financial reports for the 2024-25 fiscal year and September. Members will consider several grant acceptances, a new shipfitting certificate, and a contract extension for consulting services.
- Approval of a President search consultant
- Three-year extension to Ferrilli contract for Ellucian Colleague Consultant Services
- Acceptance of TRIO Upward Bound, Title V, and Carl D. Perkins grant awards
- Approval of a Continuing Education Occupational Skills Award certificate in Shipfitting
- Acceptance of completed Utility Service and Central Plant Replacement Project
The provided document is a landing page for the October 15, 2025, meeting minutes and contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. No substantive decisions were documented in the text.
Committee of the Whole Workshop and Special Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will consider nominating directors to the Galveston Central Appraisal District. The meeting also includes interviews and discussions regarding proposals for a president search consultant.
- Nomination of directors to Galveston Central Appraisal District's Board of Directors
- Interviews and discussion of President Search Consultant proposals
- Recommendation to the Board of Regents regarding the approval of a President Search Consultant
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, discussions, or votes from the meeting.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Facilities Committee will review and recommend a Construction Manager at Risk for a student housing project. The body will also discuss a draft Facilities Master Plan and grant opportunities for pipefitting and shipfitting.
- Review and recommendation of bids for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Student Housing Construction Project
- Discussion of TRUE Grant Opportunities for Pipefitting and Shipfitting
- Discussion of draft Facilities Master Plan
- Recommendation regarding the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC)
- Recommendation regarding the purchase of real property
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will meet September 10, 2025 to act on facilities projects, financial reports, and personnel matters. Key decisions include selecting a construction manager for a new student housing project, approving HVAC service contracts, and accepting the president’s retirement effective August 2026.
- Consider Facilities Committee recommendation for Construction Manager at Risk for Student Housing project
- Consider acceptance of president’s letter of retirement effective August 2026
- Consider acceptance of HVAC service and repair annual contracts
- Consider acceptance of U.S. Department of Education TRIO Upward Bound grant award no-cost extension
- Consider appointment of voting delegate for 2025 ACCT Leadership Congress
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 Community College District board will hold a special meeting to hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and the proposed 2025 property tax rate for maintenance and operations. Residents may speak during a designated public comment period.
- Consider adoption of Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- Consider adoption of Resolution levying 2025 property tax rate for maintenance and operations
- Public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate
- Citizens may speak for up to three minutes on the budget and tax rate
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Policies Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Policies Committee will meet on August 13, 2025, to review proposed revisions to local board policies and regulations, including governance updates. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting and determine recommendations for the Board of Regents regarding policy adoption.
- Consider approval of minutes from April 9, 2025 meeting
- Review proposed revisions to Local Board Policies and Regulations (Section B - Local Governance)
- Determine committee recommendation for Board of Regents on policy adoption
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Facilities Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 11 meeting, consider releasing partial retainage for the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) project, and review bids to demolish structures at 3802 & 3806 Avenue R. The committee will also discuss updates on facilities projects including the gym roof and baseball/softball field improvements.
- Release of partial retainage to S&P for the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) Project
- Approval of bid to demo and remove structures at 3802 & 3806 Avenue R
- Update on gym roof, baseball/softball field improvements, and other facilities projects
- Determine recommendation to the Board of Regents regarding purchase of real property
- Closed meeting to deliberate real property purchase negotiations
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the meeting minutes.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss campus security proposals and a security audit in a closed session. The committee will then determine recommendations for the Board of Regents regarding police services and a proposal from OPS Inc Security Service.
- Discussion of Campus Security Proposal(s)
- Recommendation regarding approval of proposal for Police Services
- Recommendation regarding approval of proposal from OPS Inc Security Service
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will meet August 13, 2025 to act on multiple contracts, grants, and policy updates. Key decisions include partial retainage release for the Health Sciences Education Center project, property purchases, demolition bids, police service proposals, and salary schedule approvals effective September 1, 2025.
- Release partial retainage payment to S&P for Health Sciences Education Center project
- Purchase of real property (facilities recommendation)
- Approval of bid to demolish structures at 3802 & 3806 Avenue R
- Adoption of revisions to Local Board Policies and Regulations (Section B – Local Governance)
- Approval of salary schedules and compensation adjustments effective September 1, 2025
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a reference to approved minutes without the accompanying text.
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 2025-26, including the proposed tax rate for 2025. The meeting will also include procedural items such as a moment of silence, recognition of guests, and public comments.
- Consider adoption of proposed budget for FY2025-26
- Consider adoption of proposed tax rate for 2025 following submission of certified appraisal roll
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Retreat/Special Meeting
The Board of Regents will hold a retreat to discuss the 2025-2026 budget, strategic plan KPIs, and higher education trends. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on the College President's evaluation and employment contract.
- Presentation and discussion of proposed 2025-2026 Budget (All Funds)
- Action regarding College President's employment contract
- Adoption of President's and Board's goals for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Proposal to purchase excess wind and excess flood coverage for property and contents
- Update on compensation study
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header without minutes content.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Facilities Committee will review and act on three major capital items: a roof replacement bid for student housing at 4013 Avenue R, final acceptance of the Backfill Renovation Project with retainage release, and a proposal to replace a rooftop HVAC unit for the IT Equipment Room. The committee will also receive updates on campus safety, security, and ongoing facilities projects including the Health Sciences Education Center and athletic facilities.
- Bid review and recommendation for roof replacement at 4013 Avenue R student housing
- Final acceptance and retainage release for Backfill Renovation Project
- Proposal review and recommendation for replacement of rooftop HVAC unit for IT Equipment Room
- Update on campus safety and security initiatives
- Update on Health Sciences Education Center, transformer replacement, and athletic facilities projects
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. No meeting minutes, discussions, or decisions were recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will hold its regular June meeting to act on facilities, finance, and academic items. Regents will consider roofing bids, insurance renewals, dual-credit agreements with six local school districts, and confer faculty tenure. No new taxes or major policy changes are on the agenda.
- Replace roof at 4013 Avenue R student housing
- Approve dual-credit agreements with Galveston ISD, O'Connell Prep, Odyssey Academy, Upward Hope Academy, Hamshire-Fannett ISD, and Dickinson ISD
- Renew NFIP and TWIA flood/wind policies; add excess storm coverage
- Confer tenure on faculty members
- Purchase MacBooks for Drama and Marketing departments
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Facilities Committee will review and recommend bids for the Main Campus Gym roof retrofit and a design proposal for student housing. The committee will also receive updates on several ongoing facilities projects.
- Bids for the Main Campus Gym roof retrofit
- Architectural and engineering design proposal for student housing from Creole Design
- Updates on the Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC)
- Updates on the Northern Backfill Renovation Project
- Updates on transformer replacement and physical plant upgrades
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will meet May 14, 2025 to act on the FY 2026 budget and 2025 tax-rate planning calendar, approve student housing and board fees starting June 1, and vote on a roof retrofit for the Main Campus Gym. Members will also hear informative reports on student success and monthly finances.
- Approve FY 2026 budget and 2025 tax-rate planning calendar
- Approve student housing and board fees effective June 1, 2025
- Approve Facilities Committee recommendation for Main Campus Gym roof retrofit
- Approve design proposal for new student housing (Creole Designs)
- Approve new food service contract effective June 1, 2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to approved minutes without the actual content of the meeting.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Facilities Committee will meet to receive updates on student housing and various campus infrastructure projects. The committee is also scheduled to approve minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting.
- Update on Student Housing
- Update on Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC)
- Update on Northen Backfill Renovation Project
- Update on Transformer Replacement and Physical Plant Upgrades
- Update on the Facilities Master Plan
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any actions taken by the Facilities Committee.
Policies Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Policies Committee will meet on April 9, 2025, to review proposed revisions to local board policies and regulations. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting and determine a recommendation for the Board of Regents regarding policy adoption.
- Consider approval of minutes from June 12, 2024 meeting
- Review proposed revisions to board policies (sections AD, AE, BE, DIAA, DIAB, EFBA, FFDA, FFDB)
- Determine committee recommendation for Board of Regents on policy adoption
The provided minutes for the April 9, 2025, Policies Committee meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents will meet April 9, 2025 to approve minutes from the March 19 meeting, adopt revised board policies, and ratify seven action items including new contracts and grant acceptances. The board will also hear student and faculty reports before adjourning to an executive session.
- Approval of minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting
- Adoption of proposed revisions to local board policies and regulations
- Approval of agreement with UTMB for 2025-26 student health and counseling services
- Ratification of increased Perkins Career and Technical Education grant award
- Approval of change order to Ferrilli contract for continuing education grant and scholarship packaging
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for approved minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Board is meeting to decide on academic year 2025-26 course fees and review investment policies. The body will also consider several equipment purchases and the appointment of a full-time instructor.
- Approval of course fees for Academic Year 2025-26, effective April 1, 2025
- Review of Board Policy CAK Local regarding appropriations and revenue source investments
- Acceptance of audit services engagement letter from Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
- Purchase of hardware and installation for independent controls in HSEC rooms HS-242 and HS-244
- Purchase of instructional equipment for the Continuing Education Pipefitting Program via TRUE Grant
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a reference to approved minutes without the accompanying text.
Special Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review and consider revisions to the 2023–2027 Building Tomorrows Strategic Plan. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, moment of silence, certification of posting, and recognition of guests. Public comments are permitted with a three-minute limit per speaker.
- Review and Consider Revisions to the 2023-2027 Building Tomorrows Strategic Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Committee of the Whole Workshop
The Committee of the Whole will conduct a tour of the 2nd Floor Northen Backfill Renovation Project. The board will also receive updates on state and federal grants and various facilities projects.
- Tour of 2nd Floor Northen Backfill Renovation Project
- Update on State and Federal Grants
- Discussion of student housing expansion plans
- Update on the Health Science Education Center (HSEC) Project
- Review of the Facilities Master Plan and real property purchase
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston College Board of Regents meets to approve minutes from the January 15 meeting, hear financial reports, and vote on nine action items including new academic programs and purchases totaling over $1.2 million for classrooms, labs, and campus technology.
- Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025 regular meeting
- Approval of proposals for comprehensive digital marketing services (Summer-Fall 2025)
- Purchase of furniture for Communications and Marketing ($25,000+)
- Purchase of 20 additional desktop computers for Library Backfill Renovation Project
- Purchase of laptop computers for Fiscal Year 2025 Faculty and Staff Refresh
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Finance Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Finance Committee will meet to review annual financial statements and single audit reports for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, then vote on whether to recommend acceptance to the Board of Regents. Members will also discuss and vote on the college’s investment strategy.
- Approve minutes from January 10, 2024 Finance Committee meeting
- Vote on acceptance of 2023–2024 financial statements and single audit reports (Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC)
- Vote on investment strategy recommendation to the Board of Regents
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Galveston College Facilities Committee will meet to review updates on multiple facilities projects, including the Health Science Education Center and student housing. The committee will take action on recommendations for expanding student housing, closing out the HSEC project, and purchasing real property. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real estate and legal matters.
- Approve minutes from November 13, 2024 meeting
- Vote on recommendation for Health Science Education Center (HSEC) project closure
- Vote on recommendation for expansion of student housing
- Vote on recommendation for purchase of real property
- Closed session for real property and legal consultation
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will review financial reports, investment strategies, and personnel changes. The meeting includes decisions on campus facilities, including library furniture and phone services, as well as potential real estate acquisitions.
- Purchase of real property
- Plans for the expansion of student housing
- Acceptance of Texas Reskilling and Upskilling for Education (TRUE) 2024 Grant Award
- Replacement agreement for Cisco Phone Services
- Purchase of study stations for the library
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list specific actions taken by the board.