Amarillo College public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will discuss strategic financial goals and the introduction of a new Vice President of Human Resources. The body is deciding on several administrative authorizations, including bank depository extensions and appraisal district board elections.
- Printing Services contract (RFP No. 1425) not to exceed $100,000 per year awarded to Panhandle Presort/Zip Print and Whitney Russel Printing
- Proposed one-year extension of the bank depository contract with Amarillo National Bank
- Resolution to update authorized representatives for the TexPool investment account
- Voting for Board of Directors for Moore, Potter-Randall, and Deaf Smith County Appraisal Districts
- Resolution for banking and signature authority at First National Bank of Hereford
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will meet to discuss routine items including minutes approval, financial reports, and a Title IX update. The most consequential item is the potential naming of the Amarillo College Enrollment Center on the Washington Street Campus after a $1M gift from donor John Kritser, which requires board approval under college policy.
- Approve naming of Amarillo College Enrollment Center as Kritser Enrollment Center or Kritser Family Enrollment Center for 40 years or building's useful life
- Consider approval of Facilities Use Agreement with Kids, Inc. for use of Rockrose Sports Park baseball field
- Approve Consent Agenda including faculty appointments and budget amendments
- Accept financial reports for August 31, 2025
- Receive Title IX report from Ms. Denese Skinner (no action required)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will hold public hearings and vote on the adoption of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and the 2025 tax rate. The board will also consider several maintenance contracts and equipment purchases for the college.
- Proposed 2025 tax rate of $0.21994 per $100 of assessed value
- Electrical work contract with American Electric for $99,000
- Custodial supplies contracts with Mayfield Paper Company ($80,000) and Empire Paper Company ($55,000)
- Mechanical work contract with Johnson Controls for $60,000
- One-time purchase of dental hygiene student kits from Henry Schein for $98,153
Special Meeting and Budget Workshop
The Amarillo College Board of Regents holds a special meeting and budget workshop to review the draft 2025 budget presented by Vice President of Business Affairs Chris Sharp and discuss strategic planning updates led by Dr. Jamelle Conner. No formal decisions are required at this time.
- 2025 Amarillo College draft budget review by Chris Sharp
- Strategic planning discussion led by Dr. Jamelle Conner
- Dual credit and THRIVE Scholarship discussion
- Board self-assessment review per internal procedures
Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will meet to review financial reports, approve budget amendments, and update the online policy manual. The board will also consider a contract for exterior painting and a supplemental agreement for the Rural Nursing Education Consortium.
- Proposed $116,066.00 contract to Wardlaw Drywall & Painting, LLC for East Campus Housing exterior painting
- Approval of the Third Supplemental Agreement for the Rural Nursing Education Consortium (RNEC)
- Annual review and approval of the Amarillo College Investment Policy
- Updates to the Board of Regents Online Policy Manual regarding safety, discrimination, and student conduct
- Discussion on the lease agreement status with Sharpened Iron Studios and the School for Cinematic Arts
Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will meet to elect a new slate of officers for 2025-2026 and swear in newly elected members. The board will also consider faculty rank promotions, changes to faculty stipends, and the sale of properties obtained through sheriff's sales.
- Election of 2025-2026 slate of officers for one-year terms
- Rank promotions for 8 faculty members effective September 1, 2025
- Resolution to authorize Chris Sharp, Michael Sugden, Denise Somerville, and Michelle Vinyard as TexPool account representatives
- Authorization to execute Tax Deeds for properties held in trust by Potter County
- Proposal to move faculty rank stipends into base salaries
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will meet on April 21, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve several financial and operational items. These include budget amendments, financial reports, and contracts for services and equipment, as well as the purchase of a property and ultrasound machine.
- Renewal of Moore County tax assessment and collection contract
- Purchase of property at 2117 South Monroe, Amarillo, TX for $55,000
- Approval of $67,500 bid for Pratt & Whitney turbine engine test stand
- Approval of $53,778 contract for medical administration training solution
- Purchase of Logiq P9 ultrasound machine for $55,000
Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will discuss budget amendments and the purchase of classroom technology. The meeting includes a proposed agreement with Amarillo Independent School District and a bid for a used semi-truck.
- Purchase of Smart Boards and document cameras for Engineering and Durrett classrooms totaling $117,435.70
- Interlocal agreement with Amarillo Independent School District to use AmTech for Kid’s College
- Award of IFB No. 1420 to Bruckner’s for one used semi for trucking operations for $68,000.00
- Approval of budget amendments
- Review of Quarterly Investment Report for December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo College Board of Regents will meet on February 25, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve several financial and operational items. Key decisions include funding for KACV-TV equipment upgrades, election service contracts with Potter and Randall Counties, and a reallocation of Perkins grant funds. The board will also review faculty appointments, budget amendments, and January 2025 financial reports.
- $161,241 for KACV-TV equipment (Archive System: $53,190; Studio Transmitter Link: $108,051)
- Joint Election Services Contract with Potter County for May 3, 2025 election
- Joint Election Services Contract with Randall County for May 3, 2025 election
- $218,270 Perkins Basic Grant reallocation for CTE program equipment
- Faculty appointments and budget amendments for approval
Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will discuss the appointment and employment agreement of Jamelle J. Conner, Ph.D. as President. The board is also considering a resolution to support continued funding for community colleges from the Texas legislature.
- Proposed employment agreement for Jamelle J. Conner, Ph.D. as President
- Contract award to Pride Home Center for $65,000.00 for carpentry supplies
- Election orders for three six-year Board of Regents terms on May 3, 2025
- Tenure recommendations for five faculty members effective September 1, 2025
- Policy manual updates regarding investments, financial ethics, child abuse reporting, and pregnant/parenting students