Odessa College public meetings in 2025
35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 4, 2025, to approve minutes from prior meetings and review monthly financial statements and budget amendments. The board will also introduce new employees and elect a member to the Ector County Appraisal District Board.
- Approval of minutes from October 22 and October 28, 2025 board meetings
- Review of monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Election of a board member for the Ector County Appraisal District Board
Board Work Session Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for a work session to address action items. The primary focus of the meeting is the review of monthly financial statements and budget amendments.
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
Board Work Session Meeting
The Board will hold a work session to review informational reports and committee updates. The meeting includes introductions of new employees and the men's basketball team.
- Approval of minutes from the November 9, 2023 Regular Meeting
- Vision 2030+ Update presented by Mr. Ken Zartner
- Institutional Effectiveness Report presented by Dr. Janice Hicks
- Reports from the Property, Finance, and Personnel Policy committees
Special Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees held a special regular meeting on October 30, 2025, with only procedural items on the agenda. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings were listed beyond standard opening and closing procedures.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review proposals for campus facility improvements and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes reviews of monthly financial statements and budget amendments.
- Approval to purchase Basic Three-Phase Separator LabVolt Series 3535
- Softball Complex Lighting Proposal
- Scoreboard Replacement Proposal
- Project Van Zandt Abatement
- Discussion regarding Ector County Appraisal District Directors
Property Committee Meeting
The Property Committee will meet to discuss proposals for athletic facility upgrades. The agenda focuses on lighting and equipment replacements.
- Softball Complex Lighting Proposal
- Scoreboard Replacement Proposal
Board Work Session Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for a work session to review committee reports and financial statements. The agenda includes discussions on specific equipment procurement and a project related to abatement.
- Approval to purchase Basic Three-Phase Separator LabVolt Series 3535
- Project Van Zandt Abatement
- Monthly Financial Statements and Budget Amendments
- Ector County Appraisal District Directors Discussion
Property Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Property Committee is meeting to discuss the approval of a specific equipment purchase. The agenda contains one primary item for consideration.
- Approval to purchase Basic Three-Phase Separator LabVolt Series 3535
Finance Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Finance Committee will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2025. The only substantive item listed is the Project Van Zandt abatement; no other decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Board will meet to decide on the 2025 tax rate and review monthly financial statements and budget amendments. The meeting also includes reports on institutional effectiveness and the Vision 2030+ initiative.
- Approval of 2025 Tax Rate
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
- Vision 2030+ Update
- Institutional Effectiveness Report
- Education Report from Faculty Senate
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including the approval of previous minutes and the 2025 tax rate. However, the document does not record the specific outcomes, vote tallies, or final decisions for these items.
Board Work Session Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for a work session to discuss financial and property matters. Key items include the approval of the 2025 tax rate and the potential sale of property.
- Approval of 2025 Tax Rate
- Sale of Property (Property Committee)
- Monthly Financial Statements and Budget Amendments
The minutes record the agenda items for the Board Work Session, including the sale of property, the 2025 tax rate, and financial statements. However, the document does not record any votes or substantive decisions made on these items.
Special Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will hold a special regular meeting on September 17, 2025, to conduct procedural items and receive a committee report on the sale of property. No substantive decisions are listed beyond the property sale discussion.
- Sale of property under Property Committee review
Property Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Property Committee will meet on September 9, 2025, to discuss the sale of property. The agenda item is titled 'Sale of Property' with no additional details provided in the document.
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board meets to approve minutes from prior meetings and receive committee reports on finances, investments, and institutional updates. No major decisions or new policies appear on this procedural agenda.
- Approval of minutes from July 30 and August 5 meetings
- Review of investment policy and tax calendar
- Conform budget to actual spending
- Presentation of monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Update on Vision 2030+ strategic plan
Board Work Session Meeting
The Odessa College Board Work Session will review committee reports including a roof insurance claim, updates to the investment policy, and adjustments to the budget to match actual spending. Monthly financial statements and sports center membership fees will also be discussed.
- Review of TASB Roof Claim by Property Committee
- Review and update of Investment Policy by Finance Committee
- Conform budget to actual spending figures
- Review of Tax Calendar by Finance Committee
- Discussion of Sports Center Membership Fees
Property Committee Meeting
The Property Committee will meet to discuss a TASB roof claim. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding TASB Roof Claim
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on August 5, 2025, to approve minutes, review financial statements, and discuss committee reports. No major decisions are scheduled, but the board will consider a tax abatement request, a budget review, and updates on institutional effectiveness and education.
- Bid approval for Century Commons bathtub replacement
- Project Oasis Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Request (Jose Baceiro with Kroll LLC)
- 2025/2026 Budget Review
- Consider candidate for Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
- Board Policy Update 49
Board Work Session Meeting
The Odessa College Board Work Session will review committee reports, financial statements, and policy updates. Topics include a bid for Century Commons bathtub replacement, a tax abatement request for Project Oasis, a budget review, and consideration of a vice president candidate.
- Bid approval for Century Commons bathtub replacement
- Project Oasis Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Request with Jose Baceiro (Kroll LLC)
- 2025/2026 Budget Review
- Consideration of candidate for Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
- Board Policy Update 49
Finance Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Finance Committee will meet on July 23, 2025, to review the proposed 2025/2026 budget presented by Ms. Brandy Ham. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
Personnel Policy Committee Meeting
The Odessa College Personnel Policy Committee will meet on July 22, 2025, to discuss a single agenda item: a review of Board Policy Update 49, presented by Mr. Ken Zartner. The meeting is procedural with no other substantive items listed.
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a tax abatement request and a revenue bond proposal.
- Project Oasis Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Request presented by Jose Baceiro with Kroll LLC
- Revenue Bond Proposal presented by Ms. Brandy Ham
Special Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees held a special meeting on July 10, 2025, to review a revenue bond proposal and its parameters. No substantive decisions were recorded; the item was presented for discussion by the Finance Committee.
Property Committee Meeting
The Property Committee is meeting to consider bid approvals for two facility projects. These include new flooring for the LRC and plumbing replacements at Century Commons.
- Bid approval for new carpet in the LRC
- Bid approval for bathtub replacement for Century Commons
Personnel/ Policy Committee Meeting
The Personnel/Policy Committee will meet to discuss a candidate for the position of Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness.
- Consideration of candidate for Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
Regular Meeting
The board will meet to approve monthly financial statements and budget amendments. The session includes reports on education, institutional effectiveness, and the Vision 2030+ initiative.
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
- Education Report
- Institutional Effectiveness Report
- Vision 2030+ Update
- President's Report including Pecos Champions Luncheon and Drive to Success Car Giveaway
Regular Meeting
The Board is meeting to decide on the certification of unopposed candidates and the cancellation of elections for Place 3, 6, and 9. The body will also review requests for the non-renewal of faculty contracts and a proposal for digital signage and artwork.
- Certification of Unopposed Candidates
- Order of Cancellation of Election for Place 3, 6, and 9
- Request to Non-Renewal of Faculty Contracts
- Digital Sign and Artwork Proposal
- Monthly Financial Statements and Budget Amendments
Property Committee Meeting
The Property Committee is meeting to discuss a proposal regarding a digital sign and artwork presented by Ken Zartner.
- Digital Sign and Artwork Proposal presented by Ken Zartner
Personal Policy Committee Meeting
The Personal Policy Committee is meeting to discuss one specific personnel matter. The body will review a request regarding the non-renewal of a faculty contract.
- Request to Non-Renewal of Faculty Contracts for Mr. Ken Zartner
Property Committee Meeting
The Property Committee is meeting to discuss two specific items. These include a VR program for Criminal Justice and the demolition of a property.
- Demolition of property at 2809 Halley Ave
- Street Smarts VR program for Criminal Justice
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions and receive informational reports. No major decisions are scheduled; the board will hear updates on institutional effectiveness, education, racial profiling, and strategic planning.
- Approval of minutes from February 12, 14, and 25, 2025 board meetings
- Property Committee report on demolition of 2809 Halley Ave
- Racial Profiling Report and Analysis presentation
- Vision 2030+ strategic plan update
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will meet on February 25, 2025, to discuss and vote on a resolution supporting continued investment in the Dynamic Community College Funding Model. The meeting will also include committee reports, financial statements, and informational updates on education, Vision 2030+, and the president's report.
- Resolution of Support for Continued Investment in the Dynamic Community College Funding Model
- Approval of minutes from January 28 and January 15 meetings
- Purchase of 2809 Halley Ave (Property Committee)
- 2025 DREAM Scholar recognition
- Bond 2025 Overview presentation
Regular Meeting
The board will meet to consider and take action on an order to call a bond election in the district. This election is proposed for May 3, 2025, and would include provisions for the administration of the election.
- Order calling a bond election on May 3, 2025
Board Work Session Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review committee reports and financial statements. Key items include a proposed property acquisition and equipment procurement.
- Purchase of 2809 Halley Ave
- Festo 3-Phase Separator
- Monthly Financial Statements & Budget Amendments
Property Committee Meeting
The Property Committee is meeting to discuss two specific items. These include a Festo 3-Phase Separator and the purchase of a property located at 2809 Halley Ave.
- Purchase of 2809 Halley Ave
- Festo 3-Phase Separator
Regular Meeting
The Odessa College Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review financial reports. The session includes reports on institutional effectiveness, education, and a Vision 2030+ update.
- Approval of monthly financial statements and budget amendments
- Review of Quarterly Investment Report
- Property Committee report
- Vision 2030+ Update
- Education and Institutional Effectiveness reports