Coastal Bend College public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the Fiscal Year 2025 annual financial statement audit and approve several facility contracts. The meeting also includes the adoption of academic calendars for 2025-2027 and the appointment of a trustee for Place 2.
- FY 2025 Annual Financial Statement Audit
- Emergency potable water response and infrastructure support contract
- HVAC upgrades and re-roofing for the Jaure & Latcham Building
- Purchase of two CNC plasma cutting machines and dental hygiene chairs
- Appointment of a candidate to the Board of Trustees, Place 2
The provided document contains only the title and administrative header for the December 16, 2025, Regular Meeting. No actions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the resignation of Trustee Jeff Massengill and the procedures for filling the resulting vacancy. The body will also review the 2025-2026 compensation plan and approve equipment for campus HVAC upgrades.
- Resignation of Trustee Jeff Massengill from Place 2
- Procurement of HVAC and electrical equipment for Beeville Campus Jaure-Latcham Buildings
- Proposed revisions to the CBC 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Establishment of the Coastal Bend Promise Program
- Designation of campus expression spaces per Senate Bill 2972
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss piloting a new work schedule and authorizing emergency purchases due to a water emergency in Beeville. The board will also review financial reports from August 2025 and consider roofing projects for the Beeville campus.
- Piloting a four-and-a-half-day work week schedule for Spring 2026
- Emergency purchases of goods/services for the City of Beeville declared water emergency
- Competitive sealed proposals for Beeville Campus Jaure-Latcham Building Roofing Project
- Approval of monthly financial reports for August 2025
- Adoption of College President's goals for FY2025-2026
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header without minutes text.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 2025 tax rate for Coastal Bend College. The meeting includes a presentation on the proposed rate and an opportunity for public comment.
- Public hearing on Coastal Bend College Proposed 2025 Tax Rate
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and vote on several key items, including the adoption of the 2025 tax rate and a new Applied Science degree in Project Management. The board will also hear updates on grants, investments, and compliance reports, as well as consider policy updates and nominations for external boards.
- Approve and adopt 2025 tax rate and resolution
- Consider approval of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Project Management
- Consider approval of policy updates to align with TASB updates
- Consider approval of interlocal agreement with TACCBO for cooperative purchasing
- Consider delegation of authority for Beeville Campus HVAC upgrades project
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2025, to act on routine minutes, financial reports, and several substantive items including a $809,000 donation for dental hygiene chairs, $200,000 in employee-retention funds for dorm furnishings, and policy updates. The board will also consider tax-rate proposals, tuition changes, and a memorandum of understanding with Goodwill Industries of South Texas.
- Approve $809,000 donation from M.G. & Lillie A. Johnson Foundation for 31 dental hygiene chairs
- $200,000 from Employee Retention Funds designated for dormitory furnishings
- Approve 2025 Bee County Appraisal District certified values
- Propose tax rate, adopt planning calendar, and schedule public hearings
- Ratify tuition changes for compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a reference to approved minutes from a special meeting.
Special Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will meet to decide on the annual operating budget, capital expenditure plan, restricted budget, and compensation plan for fiscal year 2025-2026. The board will also consider updates to board policies related to budgeting, accreditation, and professional development.
- Approve FY 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Approve FY 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget (contingent on state funding)
- Approve FY 2025-2026 Capital Expenditure Plan
- Approve FY 2025-2026 Restricted Budget
- Amend board policies CC (LOCAL), GK (LOCAL), and DK (LOCAL) to incorporate TASB updates
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and a title page for the meeting minutes.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the employment and contract of College President Dr. Zachary Z. Suarez. The meeting includes an executive session to deliberate on employee duties and evaluations.
- Possible action to approve employment and contract for College President, Dr. Zachary Z. Suarez
- Possible action to adopt a resolution in recognition of Dr. Cesar Maldonado
- Executive session regarding appointment, employment, and evaluation of employees and public officials
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the presidential search. This includes an executive session to obtain legal advice and deliberate on the appointment of a public officer.
- Possible action on naming a sole finalist for College President
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the appointment and employment of a public officer or employee. This includes discussions with candidates for College President during an executive session.
- Executive session to deliberate on candidates for College President
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting minutes.
Special Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting that includes an executive session to deliberate on the appointment, employment, and duties of a public officer, specifically discussing candidates for college president. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting follows standard procedural items.
- Executive session to discuss candidates for college president
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to hear public comments and allow individual trustees to make remarks. The board will enter executive session to deliberate on the appointment of a college president, including discussions with candidates.
- Executive session to deliberate on college president appointment and candidate discussions
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will meet June 24 to act on routine minutes, financial reports, and policy updates. Major decisions include allocating $700,000 of COVID reimbursement funds for facility accessibility fixes and approving a $189,038 COVID reimbursement services contract. The board will also consider renewing the bookstore agreement and extending the strategic plan by one year.
- Approve May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- $189,038 COVID reimbursement services contract with Sheridan Wealth Advisors
- $700,000 designated for accessibility remediation related to THECB audit
- $82,209 allocation from Bee County Appraisal District for 2026 budget costs
- One-year renewal of bookstore agreement with BiblU Campus (formerly Texas Book Company)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session focuses on legal advice and candidate interviews regarding the search for a new College President.
- Executive session to obtain legal advice regarding the College Presidential search
- Executive session to interview candidates for the role of College President
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the search for a new College President. This includes an executive session to obtain legal advice and interview candidates.
- Executive session to obtain legal advice regarding the College Presidential search
- Executive session to interview candidates for the role of College President
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of actions, votes, or discussions from the June 5, 2025, Special Meeting.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the search for a new College President. This includes an executive session for legal advice and candidate interviews.
- Executive session to obtain legal advice regarding the College Presidential search
- Executive session to interview candidates for the role of College President
The provided document is a cover page for the June 4, 2025, Special Meeting minutes. It contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions.
Special Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session to obtain legal advice and discuss the presidential search, including candidate interviews. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the public portion is limited to opening and closing remarks, public comments, and board member remarks.
- Executive session to discuss College Presidential search and candidate interviews
- Public comment period per Texas Government Code Section 551.007
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the meeting minutes without the actual meeting content.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss academic program changes, financial reports, and tax rate appointments. The board is also considering a lease extension for Workforce Solutions at the Kingsville Campus and new meal plan rates for Fall 2025.
- Possible closure of the Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology Program
- Two-year lease extension for Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend at Kingsville Campus
- Appointment of Bee County Tax Assessor-Collector Michelle Matus to publish the 2025 tax rate
- Approval of new meal plan rates for Fall 2025
- Agreement with Great Western Dining for services from 8/1/2025 to 7/31/2026
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the May 13, 2025, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative reports, financial statements, and various service contracts. Key decisions include potential changes to the summer work schedule and the selection of an auditing firm.
- Possible approval of a four-day work week from May 27, 2025, to August 1, 2025
- Possible approval to replace Carbon Black security software with Sentinel One
- Possible engagement of Whitley Penn, LLP for the 2025 Annual Financial Report and Audit
- Possible engagement of Willbanks Law, PLLC as a Level Four Hearing Officer for a CFO complaint
- Approval of March 2025 monthly financial reports
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title page.
Special Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially appoint an interim college president. The board will also consider approving a contract for the interim position and hold an executive session to deliberate on the appointment and legal advice.
- Appointment of an Interim College President
- Approval of Interim College President Contract
- Executive session regarding employment and duties of the Interim College President
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting.
Special Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider appointing an interim college president and approving their contract. Trustees will also discuss initiating a full search process for a permanent president and engaging a search firm. An executive session is scheduled to deliberate on personnel matters.
- Consideration and possible action to appoint an interim college president and approve contract
- Consideration and possible action to initiate the college president search process and engage search firm
- Executive session for personnel deliberations including interim president
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will meet March 18, 2025 to approve minutes from the February 18 meeting, hear public comments, and vote on a voluntary resignation agreement for the college president. The board will also receive routine financial and strategic-planning reports.
- Approve February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approve voluntary resignation agreement with College President
- Approve February 2025 monthly financial reports
- Consider FY25 instructional materials costs
- Receive 2nd Quarter FY2025 Public Funds Investment Report
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the college's annual operating budget and monthly financial reports. The session includes reviews of tax abatement reports and strategic planning updates.
- Amended Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
- Monthly Financial Reports for January 2025
- Facility Rental Rates approval
- Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services for the Beeville Campus
- Trailer Use and Liability Agreement with Pettus Independent School District
The provided document is a landing page for the February 18, 2025, meeting minutes but contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. No substantive decisions were documented in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees will meet January 21, 2025 to act on routine minutes, financial reports, and a new GEAR UP grant MOU with Beeville ISD. Members will also hear committee reports, receive the president’s report, and consider policy updates and a resolution supporting community-college funding.
- Approve December 17, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Approve December 2024 monthly financial reports
- Authorize president to sign GEAR UP grant MOU with Beeville ISD
- Conduct second reading and approve six board policies
- Approve resolution supporting continued investment in the Dynamic Community College Funding Model
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the January 21, 2025, meeting.