Angelina College public meetings in 2025

Special Meeting of the Board

The Angelina College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to act on routine academic and financial items, including approval of the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 academic calendars and course fees for a credit-based CDL program. The board will also consider limited fee waivers for students pursuing credit for prior learning, payment of a board counsel invoice, the president’s contract, and delegation of authority for administrative contracts.

• Consideration of 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 academic calendars
• Consideration of course fees for credit-based CDL program
• Consideration of limited fee waiver for students seeking credit for prior learning
• Consideration of payment for board counsel invoice
• Consideration of president’s contract

Regular Meeting of the Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the college's annual financial report and audit. The body will also consider the approval of an Electrical Line Worker Program and the purchase of physical plant boilers.

• Consideration of Annual Financial Report and Audit
• Consideration of purchase of Physical Plant Boilers
• Consideration of approval of Electrical Line Worker Program
• Consideration of course fees for Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) courses
• Consideration of limited fee waiver for students seeking credit for prior learning

Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Angelina College Policy Review Committee will convene on November 18, 2025, for a routine meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, approval of prior meeting minutes, and adjournment. No new policies, contracts, or decisions are scheduled for action.

Special Meeting of the Board

The Angelina College Board of Trustees will meet to consider a resolution regarding a nomination to the Angelina County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The board will also discuss the purchase of new equipment for athletic facilities.

• Nomination of Trustee Garza to the Angelina County Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Purchase of scoreboards for baseball and softball facilities

Regular Meeting of the Board

The Board of Trustees will review the Quality Enhancement Plan and the purchase of a portable X-ray machine using a Perkins Grant. The board will also consider new and revised local policies and the retirement of a library construction loan.

• Consideration of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
• Purchase of a portable X-ray machine from the Perkins Grant
• Authorization of expenditure to retire library construction loan (Title V)
• Review of new and revised local policies DDB Local and DEB Local
• Approval of 2026 Board and Committee Meeting Calendar

Regular Meeting of the Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025-2026 period. The meeting includes reviews of financial and investment reports and the consideration of insurance contracts.

• Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
• Proposed Tax Rate and scheduling of a hearing date between September 2nd and September 5th
• Insurance contract for Student Athletic Insurance
• Resolution to extend Interlocal Agreement for Property and Liability Insurance with TASB Risk Management Fund
• Personnel recommendations

Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Policy Review Committee will meet to consider new and revised local policies. The committee will also receive information reports regarding new and revised regulations.

• Consideration of new and revised local policies
• Information reports on new and revised regulations

Regular Meeting of the Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider several operational contracts, equipment purchases, and policy updates. The agenda includes discussions on facility maintenance, technology procurement, and personnel additions.

• Master Service Agreement with Direct Solutions for Custodial Services
• Bid proposal for repairing and resurfacing the Highway 59 entrance and exit roadway
• Purchase of a compact excavator
• Bid proposal for computers and purchase of VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services
• Approval of a new grant-funded Retention Success Coach position

Regular Meeting of the Board

The Board of Trustees will review the annual personnel plan and evaluate bid proposals for campus improvements and equipment. The meeting also includes financial reports and presentations from the President's Office.

• Annual Personnel Plan and Recommendations
• Bid proposal for computers
• Bid proposal for electrical transformers
• Bid proposal for seal coat for the existing parking lot
• Wording for the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex plaque

Regular Meeting of the Board

The Angelina College Board will hold its regular meeting on February 24, 2025, to consider new and revised local policies, a resolution on financial procedures, and a construction bid for campus improvements. The board will also review financial reports, personnel recommendations, and receive information on student affairs and racial profiling.

• Consideration of Construction Bid for Student Center, Community Services, Liberal Arts & SBS Classrooms, and Conference Center Roof
• Consideration of Resolution regarding bank signatures, inter-account transfers, and certificate of deposit purchases
• Consideration of New and Revised Local Policies (e.g., College President Compensation and Evaluation, State and Federal Revenue Sources)
• Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings (December 11, 2024)
• Review of Financial Report and Monthly & Annual Investment Reports

Policy Review Committee Meeting

The Policy Review Committee is meeting to consider a wide range of new and revised local policies and review updated regulations. The items cover administrative, financial, academic, and student conduct guidelines.

• Consideration of College President Compensation and Evaluation policy (BFB Local)
• Review of Tuition and Fees (FD Local) and Financial Aid and Scholarships (FEA Local) policies
• Consideration of policies regarding Weapons (CHF Local) and Alcohol and Drug Use (FLBE Local)
• Review of Competitive Bidding (CMA Local) and Competitive Sealed Proposals (CMB Local) policies
• Information reports on regulations for Concealed Carry of Handguns (CHFA Regulation)

Annual Board Retreat

The Angelina College Board of Trustees holds its annual retreat to discuss board self-assessment results, review presidential priorities for 2024, and set goals for 2025. Items include fundraising roles, legislative advocacy, and a presidential succession plan. A presentation on the college’s branding initiative and a site visit to a proposed emergency services/CDL training center are also scheduled.

• Discussion of aggregated board self-assessment survey data (survey administered December 2024)
• Adoption of a 2025 board goal for improving board performance (SACSCOC Standard 4.2g)
• Review and reaffirmation of the college’s mission statement (SACSCOC Standard 4.2a)
• Deutser presentation on "The AC Way" branding initiative with trustee input
• Visit to proposed location of Emergency Services/CDL Training Center

Long-Range Planning Committee Meeting

The Long-Range Planning Committee of Angelina College will convene on January 17, 2025, to review the institution’s long-range plan. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including roll call, public comment, and approval of previous minutes.