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 "city": "Galveston College",
 "state": "TX",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-1505/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Budget Workshop and Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston College board to vote on 2026-27 budget and tax rate",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=758474",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  }
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Board Retreat/Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to review and act on 2026 facilities plan, budget, and key contracts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=751832",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston College board to vote on $100K+ HVAC contract and new shipfitting certificates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=749474",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Facilities Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Facilities Committee to vote on HSEC project and real property purchase",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=749362",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston College board to vote on major facilities and budget items",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=744754",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=744754",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Facilities Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Facilities committee to recommend action on HSEC project and student housing proposal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=744729",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=744729",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to name president finalist and authorize contract negotiations",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=740803",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=740803",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston College Board to interview Chris Sullivan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=740026",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=740026",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston College board to interview Dr. Tracee Watts in closed session",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=740022",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=740022",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Facilities Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Facilities committee to vote on Health Sciences Education Center project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=739058",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=739058",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on Health Sciences Education Center project and new Nuclear Medicine certificate",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=739060",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=739060",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston College board to select finalists for new president",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=737431",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=737431",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Finance Committee Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=735416",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston College to consider fee increases and election cancellation",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=735421",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=735421",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Facilities Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston College Facilities Committee to recommend action on HSEC project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=735417",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=735417",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Facilities Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to recommend action on Health Sciences Education Center project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=732064",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=732064",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board considers Health Sciences Education Center project recommendation",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=732071",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=732071",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Facilities Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Facilities Committee to review Hermes Gym roof and HSEC project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=725977",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=725977",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston College to order May 2, 2026, General Election",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=725988",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=725988",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "Finance Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Finance committee to review 2024-25 audit reports and minutes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1505?meeting=725945",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1505?meeting=725945",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1505"
  }
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