The Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees met in a regularly called session at 7:30 PM on Monday February 26, 2024, in the Board Room of the Orval Pirtle Administration Building with the following members present.

Mr. Ron Day                         Mr. David Monk                    Dr. Charlie Risinger

Mr. Jerry Stone                    Mr. Steve Grant                    Dr. Terry Eason

Mr. Michael Hembree          Dr. Clayton Gautreaux        Mrs. Bettye Mayfield

Members not present:

1.         Mr. David Monk opened the meeting with prayer.
 

2.         The Board heard public comments from Ginger Morton in regard to her      candidacy for Board of Trustee District 5.
 

3.         The following topics were discussed in the President’s report:

1. Spring 2024 update

2. Rich Crosby on Workforce Report

3) Next board meeting – March 25, 2024
 

4.         Mr. David Monk moved, seconded by Dr. Terry Eason for the board to

            Approve the January 29, 2024, board meeting minutes. Motion carried

            Unanimously.
 

5.         The board discussed the business, financial and investment reports for

            December 2023.

6.        Mr. Michael Hembree moved, seconded by Mr. Ron Day to approve the

            Contingency fund budget adjustment as presented. Motion carried

            Unanimously.

7.         Dr. Terry Eason moved, seconded by Mr. David Monk for the board to

            Approve Palestine Expansion – TDCJ [Contract 5], as presented. Motion

            Carried unanimously.

8.         Dr. Clayton Gautreaux moved, seconded by Mr. Ron Day for the board

            To approve the FY 2024-2025 College Calendar as presented. Motion

            Carried unanimously.

9.         The board heard the presentation from VPO Marcus McArthur on the         

           annual TVCC Police Department’s Racial Profiling Report.

10.      Mr. Monk moved, seconded by Dr. Terry Eason for the board to approve

            The Travel and Business Expense Policies and Procedures and Board

            Manual, with the exception to make Student Per Diem a flat $36 rate per

            Day.

11.       Mr. Michael Hembree moved, seconded by Dr. Terry Eason for the

            Board to approve 2024-2025 vehicle purchase with a discretion on

            The purchase of Expedition vs. Expedition Max. Motion carried unanimously.

12.        Dr. Charlie Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Jerry Stone for the board

             To approve an Increase in Dorm and Parking Fines. Motion carried

             Unanimously.

13.       Mr. Steve Grant tabled the discussion for personnel updates.

14.      Dr. Charlie Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Jerry Stone for the board

            To approve the Order of Cancellation for District 4 and District 8. Motion

            Carried unanimously.

15.   Dr. Terry Eason moved, seconded by Dr. Charlie Risinger at 8:49 PM for the board to convene to executive session pursuant to          Texas Government Code 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, for the following

         Purposes. Motion carried unanimously.

1. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against a public officer or employee.

      Mr. David Monk moved, seconded by Mr. Jerry Stone for the board to reconvene from executive session at 8:59 PM. Motion          carried unanimously.

16.      Mr. Monk moved seconded by Dr. Eason during executive session for the

            Board approval of Vice President of Operations, Marcus McArthur. Motion

            Carried unanimously.

17.      Dr. Risinger moved, seconded by Mr. Michael Hembree for the board to

            Approve the personnel matter, as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

18.      Dr. Charlie Risinger moved, seconded by Dr. Terry Eason for the board to

            Adjourn at 9:01 PM. Motion carried unanimously.