Hill College Board of Regents May 2020 Meeting Summary

  Savanah Allen
  Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:06 AM
  General Events

Hillsboro, TX

The Hill College Board of Regents regular meeting was held Tuesday, May 19, 2020, virtually via video conference. Regent David Teel called the meeting to order at 11:36 a.m.  

The invocation was given by Mr. Teel.

The minutes from the March 2020 meeting were reviewed. Mr. Sullins moved to approve the minutes and Dr. Auvenshine seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved.

Billy Don Curbo presented the February & March 2020 financial reports. Dr. Lane moved to approve the report as given. Mrs. Brackin seconded. The financial report was approved.

Dr. Boehm gave the President’s report:

  • Participating weekly by phone conference with TACC and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board concerning COVID-19.
  • College is closed to the public with only employees performing essential activities working on campus.
  • President’s Council is working on an action plan to reopen the college.
  • Online May mini-mester in progress with an increase of 83 students and over 2,000 contact hours.
  • Face to face CTE students returning to campus to complete the spring semester. College following CDC guidelines.
  • Summer and fall enrollment is open. College utilizing new technology and forms for online registration and necessary business functions.
  • Jenzabar training online for employees.
  • Few students remaining in the residence halls.
  • TACC Athletic Task Force & NJCAA presently working to open sports in the fall.
  • Conducted a virtual induction of NSLS Honor Society.
  • Conducted virtual ceremonies for student academic awards and credit hour completion for Moving Forward program.
  • Recorded a virtual commencement congratulations speech for graduates. Sending gift boxes to each graduates’ home.
  • Department of Education quick to send stimulus funds to be utilized for emergency aid for students and funds to the college for COVID-19 disruption in the amount of $1,336,557.00.
  • TSI testing set up for remote proctoring.
  • Receiving $10,000.00 grant funds for emergency aid for students from the Texas Higher Education Foundation.
  • Working on initiative with other community colleges called “300,000 jobs in 300 days.”
  • Working on modified classrooms, labs, plexi glass for high traffic areas, sanitizer stations, available masks for students, faculty and staff.

There were no bids to discuss.

Jessie White presented Consideration of Approval of Agreement with Mopar CAP Local Program & Hill College Automotive. Mr. Sullins moved to approve the agreement and was seconded by Mr. Marley. The motion carried.

Jessie White presented Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreement between Hill College Health Sciences & Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of City View, Inc. Mr. Sullins made a motion to accept the agreement and was seconded by Mr. Galiga. The motion passed unanimously.

Jessie White presented Consideration of Approval of Institutional Purchases from Stimulus Funds. Mr. Sullins made a motion to accept the purchases as presented and was seconded by Mr. Galiga. The motion passed. 

Jessyca Brown presented Consideration of Approval of Educational Services Training Agreement with King Memorial for CE-Spanish Class. Mr. Bryant made a motion to accept the training agreement and was seconded by Mr. Galiga. The motion passed.

Jessyca Brown presented Consideration of Approval of Clinical Education Experience Program Affiliate Agreement for Phlebotomy in CE. Mr. Galiga motioned to accept the clinical agreement and was seconded by Mr. Sullins. The motion passed unanimously.

Jamie Jaska presented Consideration of Approval of Policy Update #37. Mr. Sullins motioned to accept the policy update. Dr. Auvenshine seconded the motion. The motion passed. 

Jamie Jaska presented the recent Hill College personnel hires and resignations. Dr. Auvenshine made a motion to accept the recent personnel changes and Mr. Lloyd seconded. The motion passed.

Jamie Jaska presented Consideration of renewal of Faculty Contracts for the 2020-2021 school year. Mr. Sullins made a motion to renew contracts and was seconded by Mr. Bryant. The motion unanimously passed. 

With no further business to conduct, Mrs. Brackin made a motion to adjourn, Mrs. Lehmann seconded. The meeting adjourned at 12:37 p.m. 

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