November 22, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
Trinity Valley Community College
The Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees met in a regularly called session at 7:30 pm on Monday November 22, 2021, in the Board Room of the Orval Pirtle Administration Building with the following members present.
Mr. David Monk Dr. Terry Eason Mrs. Paula Kimball
Mr. Jerry Stone Mr. Steve Grant Mr. Ron Day
Mr. Michael Hembree Mr. Ray Raymond Dr. Charlie Risinger
Members not present:
1. Mr. Stone opened the meeting with prayer.
2. There were no public comments.
3. The following topics were discussed in the president’s report:
• Aspen Institute Recognition of Achievement
• Board of Trustees Luncheon will be done by campus and departments
• TVCC Fall Graduation – December 16th at 10 and 2
• Terrell Health Science Center parking lot update
• VP of Information Technology selection process
• December Board Meeting – December 14th
• A reception honoring Paula Kimball will take place December 14. She is retiring from her position on the TVCC Board of Trustees, after serving for 26 years
4. Mr. Stone moved, seconded by Mr. Grant, for the board to approve the
October 25, 2021, board meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Dr. Eason moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, for the board to approve the
business, financial, and investment reports for September 2021. Motion
carried unanimously.
6. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, for the board to approve the
granting of a 24-foot non-exclusive easement of record off Highway 31
between TVCC, Larry Allen, Lowell Lyndon Wilkes III, and William Thomas
Wilkes, Co-Trustees of the Rosemary Wilkes Revocable Trust and
Jacquelyn Jarvis Kilgo and Ruth Jarvis Murphy. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. The TVCC Board of Trustees Roles and Responsibilities Manual was
discussed. There will be further review and updates before adoption at a
later date.
8. Mr. Stone moved, seconded by Mr. Day, for the board to form a committee
with TVCC employees to conduct a feasibility study for the Kaufman
Regional Workforce Center. The board members will consist of Mr.
Hembree, Mr. Grant, Dr. Risinger, and Dr. Eason. Motion carried
unanimously.
9. The TVCC Board of Trustee redistricting process and schedule was
discussed.
10. The Department of Education Program Review was discussed.
11. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, for the board to approve the
Region 7 Education Service Center Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal
Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
12. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Hembree, for the board to approve the
local board policies as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
13.Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Day, for the board to approve the
levy amounts as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
14. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Dr. Eason, for the board to approve the
Electrical Lineman Program as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
15. Mr. Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, for the board to approve
issuing an “Order of Election” for May 7, 2022, for the election of a
board member for District 6, 7, and District 9 with each to serve a
6 year term. Motion carried unanimously.
16. Dr. Eason moved, seconded by Mr. Day, for the board to approve the
personnel updates as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
17. Mr. Hembree moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, for the board to convene to
executive session at 8:46 pm, with Texas Govt. Code 551.072 for the
following purpose:
a) Real property.
Motion carried unanimously.
18. Mr. Grant moved, seconded by Mr. Stone, for the board to return from
executive session at 9:18 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
19. No action was taken during executive session.
20. Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Monk, to adjourn the meeting at
9:24 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
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Submitted By Jerry King, President Date
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Approved Board Chair Date
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Approved Board Secretary Date