Hill College Board of Regents May 2021 meeting summary

  Jessyca Brown
  Wednesday, May 26, 2021 9:01 AM
  General Events

Hillsboro, TX

The Hill College Board of Regents met Tuesday, May 18, 2021, for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Board Chair David Teel called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. 

The invocation was given by Regent William Auvenshine.

The minutes from the April 2021 meeting were reviewed. Regent Rick Sullins moved to approve the minutes and Regent Jolene Lehmann seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved.

Billy Don Curbo gave the Consideration of Approval of Financial Report for April 2021. Regent Tony Marley moved to approve the financial report as given and was seconded by Regent Sullins. The report was approved.  

Dr. Pam Boehm gave the President’s Report:

  • Thanked the board for their attendance at the 2021 Commencement Services. Services were held at the Hilco Center in Itasca. Hill College had 221 graduates and approximately 900 people in attendance including graduates, guests, faculty, and staff.
  • May 27 will be the Board of Regents Annual Retreat.
  • COVID-19 update was given, 51 cases to date with no active cases.
  • Boehm reported the college has received two rounds of CARES/HEERF funds and are expecting a third. Reported that round 1 ($1.3 million) of federal funds have been spent and presently working on round 2 funds ($4.2 million), while following restrictions and reporting requirements. The college will receive approximately $6 million in the third round.
  • Legislative update discussed.
  • The college is continues to be down in enrollment and looking for ways to increase enrollment in the fall.
  • Hill College Foundation meeting was held April 28. The foundation will be distributing $40,230 in scholarship funds to the college, donated $600 for scholarships to the Boots & Suits event, and agreed to the purchase of four Lincoln Welder machines for the welding department at a total cost of $21,215.48.
  • Texas Tech held a reception for this year’s graduates in Cleburne on May 12. They hold a reception locally and graduates can attend commencement in Lubbock. The program has had a total of 52 students to date.
  • Held a meeting with Texas Tech staff and administrators on May 13.
  • Hill College is supporting a JET Grant with Hillsboro ISD.
  • Finals completed last week. Soccer students still on campus and playing, most other students have returned home.
  • Held Spring Fling student event during the last week of April with awards banquet, crawfish boil, and fishing tournament.
  • Held annual Teen Forum and awarded 10 Hillsboro ISD student scholarships.
  • Attended Friends of Scouting breakfast in Cleburne honoring Lowell (Stretch) Smith.
  • Renovation of the future higher education center (former Kerr Middle School) in Burleson will be underway soon.
  • Burleson Opportunity Fund Breakfast of Champions event is scheduled for October 2021. Burleson Opportunity Fund will also hold a golf tournament fundraiser in June.

Athletic Director Paul Brown presented the Athletic Report. All sports were played in the spring due to COVID. Great year for college athletics.

Dr. Boehm presented Consideration of Approval of COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols Effective Summer 2021. Dr. Boehm recommended the college move into phase 5 of the COVID Action Plan, a move to pre-COVID operations. Regent Jennifer Nowlin made a motion to move to phase 5 and return to pre-COVID operations and was seconded by Regent Auvenshine. The motion passed.

Dr. Boehm presented Consideration of Approval of Board of Regent, Covington Representative. Regent Sullins motioned to accept Kevin Ray as the Covington Representative to fill the vacancy of Charles Bryant until the next election date of May 2022. Regent Lehmann seconded the motion. The motion passed. 

Dr. Boehm presented Consideration of Approval of HC Foundation Candidate, Kyle Cowan, Whitney Representative to replace Winnell Herrington. Regent Bill Galiga made a motion to accept the candidate and was seconded by Regent Marley. The motion passed.

Dr. Boehm presented Consideration of Approval of NJCAA Cross Country Athletic Competitive Sport. Regent Sullins made a motion to accept the request for the new sport and was seconded by Regent Auvenshine. The motion passed.

Dr. Schindler presented Consideration of Approval of Affiliation Agreement with Baylor Scott & White and Hill College Health and Public Services Programs. Regent Nowlin made a motion to accept the agreement and was seconded by Regent Marley. The motion passed. 

Jamie Jaska presented the recent Hill College personnel hires and resignations. Regent Sullins made a motion to accept the recent personnel changes and Regent Lehmann seconded. The motion passed.

Regent Marley made a motion to move into Closed Session and was seconded by Regent Galiga. The Board went into Closed Session at 1:17 p.m.

Regent Sullins made a motion to return to Regular Session at 1:25 p.m. and was seconded by Regent Auvenshine. The board returned to Regular Session.

With no further business to conduct, Regent Brackin made a motion to adjourn, Regent Marley seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 1:31 p.m.

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