July 24, 2023, 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, July 24, 2023, in the Board Room of the Orval Pirtle Administration Building with the following members present.
Mr. Ron Day Mr. David Monk Mr. Mike Hembree
Mr. Steve Grant Mr. Jerry Stone Dr. Clayton Gautreaux
Members not present: Dr. Charlie Risinger and Dr. Terry Eason
1. Mr. Day opened the meeting with prayer.
2. There were no public comments.
3. The 2023-24 budget proposal was discussed.
4. The following topics were discussed in the president’s report:
• Summer Graduation – August 11 at 10 am in the Cardinal Gym
• Freshmen orientation update – record number attended
• Enrollment update for summer and fall 2023
• TACC Conference Update – HB-8
• Dr. Morrison recognized the athletic departments for their NJCAA All-
Academic Records and what a great job our students are doing as athletes as well their GPA
• Debra Airheart and Angel Ellis were recognized for their presentation at the 2023 Symposium of Learning Frameworks Course Leaders in Texas Community Colleges
• Dr. Spizzirri was recognized for presenting at the TACC Conference
• Courtney Skiles was recognized for receiving the Captain of the Year Award and Engagement Award by Element 451 for supporting students
• TVCC Special Board Meeting – Wednesday, August 9 at 6 pm
• Next regularly scheduled board meeting August 28 at 7:30 pm
5. Mr. Stone moved, seconded by Mr. Hembree, for the board to approve
the June 27, 2023, board meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
6. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Dr. Gautreaux, for the board to approve the
business, financial, and investment reports for May 2023. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. Mr. Stone moved, seconded by Dr. Gautreaux, for the board to approve the
vehicle purchases from Brinson Ford (build order) as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
8. Dr. Gautreaux moved, seconded by Mr., Hembree, for the board to approve
the personnel updates as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
9. Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Day, to adjourn the meeting at
8:18 PM. Motion carried unanimously.
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Submitted By Jason Morrison, President Date
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Approved Board Chair Date
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Approved Board Secretary Date