Trinity Valley Community College

The Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees met in a regularly called session at 6:00 pm on Monday April 26, 2021, via teleconference with the following members present.

Mr. Ray Raymond        Mr. Ron Day            Mr. David Monk
Mr. Jerry Stone        Mr. Steve Grant        Dr. Charlie Risinger
Mr. Michael Hembree    Mrs. Paula Kimball
        
Members not present:  

1.    Mr. Monk opened the meeting with prayer.

2.  There were no public comments.  

3.  The following topics were discussed in the president’s report:
•    TVCC Cheerleaders – 2021 National Champions
•    TVCC Cardette Showgirls – 2021 National Champions
•    Cardinal Basketball Team – Conference Champions, Ranked #7 
     NJCAA and National Tournament Qualifier – lost in their 2nd game but had a great year
•    Lady Cardinal Basketball Team – Conference and Regional Champions, Ranked #4 NJCAA - came in second place in the National Tournament  
•    TVCC Student Government Association – 2nd in State Competition
•    TVCC Rodeo team is competing well in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Southern Region. The TVCC Rodeo is scheduled for May 7 & 8 at the Henderson County Fairgrounds
•    TVCC Football team is ranked #8 and their next game is Saturday May 1st at 1:00 pm
•    The TVCC Agriculture Club won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd leadership contests at the Texas Junior College Agriculture Association Convention 
•    TVCC/Kilman Property update- Working on alternatives regarding the 35 undivided acres. 
•    2021-2022 Budget Update – (A board budget committee was named consisting of Mike Hembree, David Monk, Steve Grant, and Ray Raymond) – meetings will take place mid-June, two in July, and final meeting        in early August
•    TVCC Foundation Annual Golf Tournament – Monday, May 17
•    Graduation May 14th – Academic and workforce at 1:00 PM and 
     Health Science at 3:00 PM
•    Dr. King recognized Kenneth & Reba McGee for their donation of an endowed scholarship in memory of Kenneth’s brother Mike McGee

•    Next Scheduled Board Meeting – (Meeting in May if needed) – June 28 which will be the first face to face board meeting since last spring

4.  Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, for the board to approve the
     March 29, 2021 board meeting minutes.  Motion carried unanimously. 

5.  Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, for the board to approve 
     the February 2021 business, financial, and investment reports. Motion 
     carried unanimously.
 
6.  Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Grant, for the board to approve the 
pre-payment of the American National Bank bond debt. Motion carried with Dr. Risinger abstaining. 

7.  Mr. Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, for the board to approve the 
     contract with Paragon Construction & Associates, Tyler, TX, to renovate 
     Northwest dorm as presented with the addition of a reasonable
     performance bond.  Motion carried unanimously.

8.  Mr. Hembree moved, seconded by Mrs. Kimball, for the board to approve 
     the request for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).  Motion carried
     unanimously.

9.  Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, for the board to approve the 
     room and board rates as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

10. Mr. Day moved, seconded by Mr. Grant, for the board to approve the
     personnel updates as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

11. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, for the board to convene to
      executive session at 7:30 pm to discuss personnel in accordance with
      Govt., Code 551.074 to include discussion on the appointment to the
      District 9 board member vacancy. Motion carried unanimously.

12. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, for the board to return from
      executive session at 7:42 pm.  Motion carried unanimously.

13. Mrs. Kimball moved, seconded by Mr. Grant, for the board to appoint 
     Terry Eason as the District 9 board member. Motion carried with Mike  Hembree abstaining.

14. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mrs. Kimball, to adjourn the meeting at 
      7:48 pm.  Motion carried unanimously.

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