Odessa College public meetings in 2023
31 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with action items including a second amendment to an enterprise zone tax abatement agreement, the 2023 audit, a discussion of the Orgis Energy abatement, a revision to Policy EGA, and monthly financial statements and budget amendments. Informational reports cover PTK, institutional effectiveness, Vision 2030+, and the president's report.
- Second Amendment to Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement Agreement dated August 24, 2021
- 2023 Audit
- Discussion of Orgis Energy Abatement
- Revision to Policy EGA
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
Board Work Session Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a second amendment to an enterprise zone tax abatement agreement, the 2023 audit, a re-discussion of the Orgis Energy abatement, a revision to Policy EGA, and monthly financial statements with budget amendments. The meeting includes committee reports and action items.
- Second Amendment to Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement Agreement dated August 24, 2021
- 2023 Audit
- Re-discuss Orgis Energy Abatement
- Revision to Policy EGA
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
Finance Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Finance Committee is meeting to discuss two items: the 2023 audit and a re-discussion of the Orgis Energy abatement. No other details or decisions are provided in the agenda.
- 2023 Audit
- Re-discuss Orgis Energy Abatement
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting but do not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes. The record is procedural and does not contain substantive results.
Personnel Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss a single agenda item: a revision to Policy EGA. No details about the revision's content are provided in the agenda text.
- Revision to Policy EGA
Finance Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Finance Committee is meeting to consider a second amendment to an Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement Agreement originally dated August 24, 2021. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Second Amendment to Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement Agreement dated August 24, 2021
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board is meeting to approve minutes, consider action items including a new chiller purchase and the appointment of a Vice President of Advancement, and review financial statements and budget amendments. Informational items include two Chapter 312 tax abatement agreements, education and effectiveness reports, and a Vision 2030+ update.
- Purchasing new chiller
- Consider and approve Vice President of Advancement
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Quarterly investment report
- Two Chapter 312 abatement agreements (Rockhound, Swift Air)
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will review committee reports and financial statements. The meeting includes discussions on purchasing a new chiller and two Chapter 312 abatement agreements.
- Purchase of a new chiller
- Chapter 312 abatement agreement for Rockhound
- Chapter 312 abatement agreement for Swift Air
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Executive session regarding a personnel matter
Finance Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Finance Committee is meeting to discuss two Chapter 312 abatement agreements involving Rockhound and Swift Air. These agreements are the only substantive items on the agenda; no other business is listed.
- Chapter 312 abatement agreement for Rockhound
- Chapter 312 abatement agreement for Swift Air
Property Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Property Committee is meeting to discuss purchasing a new chiller. The agenda contains only this single item, with no further details provided.
- Purchasing new chiller
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 26, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will vote on the 2023 tax rate and approve minutes from previous meetings. Informational reports will be presented on education, institutional effectiveness, Vision 2030+, and the president's report.
- Approval of 2023 tax rate
- Approval of minutes from August 14 and August 22 meetings
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Introductions of volleyball team and new employees
- Public comment period
Regular Board Work Session Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding a regular work session to consider approving the 2023 tax rate and to review monthly financial statements and budget amendments. The meeting includes only these action items and standard procedural items.
- Consider approval of the 2023 tax rate
- Review monthly financial statements and budget amendments
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board is holding a regular meeting with action items including a proposed new Hospitality Management program, monthly financial statements and budget amendments, and committee reports covering topics like the FAST Dual Credit Program and investment policy. Informational items include the 2023-2024 organizational structure, an education report, an institutional effectiveness report, a Vision 2030+ update, and the president's report on recent events.
- New Hospitality Management program proposal
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Finance Committee report on FAST Dual Credit Program, Investment Policy, and transcript fees
- Organizational structure for 2023-2024
- Vision 2030+ update
Board Work Session
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is meeting for a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the organizational structure for 2023-2024, a new Hospitality Management program, and monthly financial statements with budget amendments. The Finance Committee will also report on topics such as the FAST Dual Credit Program, investment policy, and transcript fees.
- Organizational Structure for 2023-2024
- New Program: Hospitality Management
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
- Finance Committee: FAST Dual Credit Program, Investment Policy, Authorized Investment Business Organizations, Conform Budget to Actual, Tax Calendar, Transcript Fees
Committee Meeting
The Odessa College committee meeting on August 9, 2023, will discuss and review several items: the FAST Dual Credit Program, the college's investment policy, the tax calendar, transcript fees, and the list of authorized investment business organizations. These are agenda items for discussion or review, not final decisions.
- FAST Dual Credit Program review
- Investment Policy review
- Tax Calendar review
- Transcript fees review
- List of Authorized Investment Business Organizations
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will consider action items including the 2023-2024 budget, a banking RFP, and the sale of property at 2324 Andrews Hwy. Committee reports cover a parking lot pricing guarantee, purchase of Lab-Volt equipment, and a board policy update. Informational reports include education, institutional effectiveness, Vision 2030+, and the president's update.
- Approval of 2023-2024 budget
- Approval of banking RFP
- Sale of property 2324 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79761
- Purchase of Lab-Volt Instrumentation and Process Control
- Board Policy Update 45
Board Member Training
This is a board member training session for Odessa College, TX, held on July 27, 2023. The agenda contains no public agenda items, indicating the meeting is procedural or administrative in nature with no formal decisions or discussions scheduled for public view.
- No public agenda items listed
Board Member Training
This is a board member training session for the Odessa College Board, not a regular decision-making meeting. The agenda consists of presentations from college staff on topics such as college culture, students, Title IX, strategic priorities, instructional quality, hiring, employee performance, grievances, budget, dual credit, fund development, and board processes. No votes or formal actions are listed.
- Title IX and Reporting presentation by Ms. Kim McKay
- Budget presentation by Ms. Brandy Ham
- Hiring and Employee Performance and Evaluation presentations by Mr. Ken Zartner
- Strategic Priorities presentation by Dr. Janice Hicks
- Dual Credit and Extension Area presentation by Dr. Jonathan Fuentes
Property Committee Meeting
The Property Committee is meeting to discuss the sale of a property located at 2324 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79761, presented by Mr. Ken Zartner. No other items are on the agenda.
- Sale of property at 2324 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79761
Board Work Session
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss committee reports, including the 2023-2024 budget, a banking RFP, a property sale, and a parking lot project. They will also review monthly financial statements, a quarterly investment report, and an education report. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Budget
- Approval of the Banking RFP
- Sale of Property 2324 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79761
- Fine Arts Parking Lot - Secure Pricing Guarantee
- Purchase of Lab-Volt Instrumentation and Process Control
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2023/2024 budget and discuss a banking Request for Proposals (RFP). These are the only two items on the agenda, both presented by Brandy Ham and Ken Zartner.
- 2023/2024 Budget Review
- Banking RFP
Personnel/Policy Committee
The Personnel/Policy Committee of Odessa College is meeting to discuss two agenda items: an update to the policy manual and a matter involving Collections Unlimited. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it is a discussion item.
- Policy Manual Update 45
- Collections Unlimited
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board is holding a regular meeting with a single action item: approving corrected minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Approval of corrected minutes from December 7, 2021 meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Finance Committee is meeting to review the Capital Investment Plan. The agenda contains only this single item, with no attached documents or additional details provided.
- Review of Capital Investment Plan
Board Work Session
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the Executive Assistant to the President position, monthly financial statements and budget amendments, the quarterly investment report, the appointment of independent auditors, and the reorganization of the board. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Personnel Policy Committee discussion of the Executive Assistant to the President position
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Quarterly investment report
- Discussion of appointing independent auditors
- Board reorganization
The Board conducted a work session to discuss personnel policy, financial statements, and board reorganization. The minutes record the items discussed but do not list any formal decisions or votes.
Personnel Policy Committee
The Odessa College Personnel Policy Committee is meeting to consider a candidate for the position of Executive Assistant to the President. The agenda contains a single item of business. No other substantive matters are listed for discussion or decision.
- Consideration of candidate for Executive Assistant to the President
Board Work Session
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss several items, including faculty contracts, the reappointment of the college's law firm, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The board will also review monthly financial statements and budget amendments. The meeting includes two executive sessions for personnel matters, specifically administrative appointments and board self-evaluation, before adjourning.
- Discuss faculty contracts
- Discuss reappointment of law firm
- Discuss Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Executive sessions on administrative appointments and board self-evaluation
Personnel Policy Committee
The Odessa College Personnel Policy Committee is meeting to discuss faculty contracts. The agenda contains a single item for discussion, with no attached documents or additional details provided. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
- Discussion of faculty contracts
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board is meeting to consider approving the purchase of stadium lights, hear reports on previously approved purchases, and receive updates on finances, racial profiling data, and various college programs. The agenda also includes an executive session on a personnel matter.
- Consider and approve purchase of stadium lights
- Report on approval of Laerdal simulation manikins purchase
- Report on approval of trailers for truck driving program
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Annual report on racial profiling policy data
Board Work Session
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss several property committee items, including the purchase of stadium lights, Laerdal simulation manikins, and truck driving program trailers. The board will also review monthly financial statements and budget amendments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Purchase of stadium lights
- Laerdal simulation manikins
- Truck driving program trailers
- Monthly financial statements and budget amendments
Board Work Session
The Odessa College Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss a board policy update, monthly financial statements and budget amendments, and an Oncor lease agreement. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.
- Board Policy Update 44
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
- Oncor Lease Agreement
Personnel Policy Committee
The Odessa College Personnel Policy Committee is meeting to review Board Policy Update 44. The agenda contains only this single item, with no attached details or discussion points provided.
- Review of Board Policy Update 44