1 00:00:02,080 --> 00:00:27,260 Good evening. I'm going to call the September 22nd, 2026 meeting of Colin College Board of Trustees to order. The time is now 535 PM, and the board is going to convene into a closed executive session under statutory section listed on the agenda including Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.074. Thank you. 2 00:00:34,300 --> 00:00:38,780 Good evening. Thank you. I'm going to call the meeting of Colin College Board of Trustees 3 00:00:38,780 --> 00:00:44,740 to order. The time is now seven o'clock. I've invited to join us to pledge for the 4 00:00:44,740 --> 00:00:49,960 alleged, do the pledge of allegiance. First, trustee, Alexander, for the United States and then 5 00:00:49,960 --> 00:00:52,720 the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee, call us. 6 00:00:55,300 --> 00:00:59,520 I pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. 7 00:00:59,520 --> 00:01:06,680 It's a very valid, or which it stands, one nation, one under God, individual, that 8 00:01:06,680 --> 00:01:08,820 the liberty can be just a small amount. 9 00:01:11,600 --> 00:01:18,640 Under the Texas wide, I pledge allegiance to the Texas, one state, under God, one 10 00:01:18,640 --> 00:01:19,400 and individual. 11 00:01:23,280 --> 00:01:23,960 Thank you. 12 00:01:25,650 --> 00:01:26,450 Welcome students. 13 00:01:27,030 --> 00:01:28,110 Appreciate you all being back. 14 00:01:28,190 --> 00:01:29,650 It's back into school time. 15 00:01:30,230 --> 00:01:33,350 When I say hello, once you stand up, everybody's against you. 16 00:01:40,160 --> 00:01:43,420 Now we'll move for the presentation, Dr. Mackin. 17 00:01:44,440 --> 00:01:45,160 Thank you. 18 00:01:46,760 --> 00:01:47,660 So much, Mr. Chairman. 19 00:01:48,380 --> 00:01:53,380 This evening we have several retirees, six and attendance this evening that we want to celebrate. 20 00:01:54,300 --> 00:01:57,100 Mr. Chairman, would you like to pass out the goodies? 21 00:01:58,340 --> 00:02:00,480 And so first is Bill Artis. 22 00:02:01,260 --> 00:02:03,320 Bill, come up to the front. 23 00:02:03,780 --> 00:02:08,620 Bill is dedicated in extraordinary 40 years to calling college as Fester Mathematics. 24 00:02:08,620 --> 00:02:13,440 Throughout his career, Bill has been an exceptional teacher, whose knowledge and dedication 25 00:02:13,440 --> 00:02:15,460 to teaching have made a lasting difference. 26 00:02:16,260 --> 00:02:20,680 His excellence in the classroom was recognized when he became a finalist for the Outstanding 27 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:22,180 Professor of the Year Award. 28 00:02:22,920 --> 00:02:27,120 Bill has been a valued colleague whose experience and steady thoughtful presence have made 29 00:02:27,120 --> 00:02:29,160 a lasting impact on the math department. 30 00:02:29,900 --> 00:02:32,580 Bill wish you all the best and a very well deserved retirement. 31 00:02:32,840 --> 00:02:33,380 Congratulations. 32 00:02:33,380 --> 00:02:34,260 So 33 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,000 we have, 34 00:02:47,730 --> 00:02:48,670 are they in order? 35 00:02:51,410 --> 00:02:52,930 Next we have Lynn Jones. 36 00:02:54,530 --> 00:02:59,270 Lynn retired after 38 years dedicated service teaching government at Colin College. 37 00:02:59,970 --> 00:03:04,570 A pastor's sipping of the prestigious Piper Professor Award Lynn is a singer himself. 38 00:03:05,110 --> 00:03:08,350 There is an exceptional knowledge of government, engaging classroom of instruction, 39 00:03:08,550 --> 00:03:10,190 a genuine commitment to student learning. 40 00:03:10,190 --> 00:03:14,710 We're grateful for limbs of extraordinary service to Colin College and the lasting impact 41 00:03:14,710 --> 00:03:19,690 he has made on the students, colleagues and the college community, graduates and staff. 42 00:03:26,890 --> 00:03:33,860 Christine McClellan has dedicated more than 23 years of service to Colin College and the 43 00:03:33,860 --> 00:03:39,080 dental hygiene program, leaving a lasting impact on students, colleagues and the profession. 44 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:43,980 Her unwavering commitment to academic excellence, rigorous standards and high quality 45 00:03:43,980 --> 00:03:50,080 education to help shape generations of dental hygiene graduates who continue to make a positive difference in oral health 46 00:03:50,080 --> 00:03:51,380 year throughout our region. 47 00:03:52,060 --> 00:03:56,900 Christine's contributions reflect the very best of Colin College's core values and her legacy 48 00:03:56,900 --> 00:03:59,280 will continue to be felt for years to come. 49 00:03:59,460 --> 00:04:03,700 The only that is my dental hygienist graduated from a year program so it was wonderful. 50 00:04:04,380 --> 00:04:07,880 So Christine, good luck for the future and thank you for everything you've done. 51 00:04:14,540 --> 00:04:19,520 Mike McConnelly, no relation to that guy and Austin at the stars in the movies. 52 00:04:20,680 --> 00:04:24,660 Mike has served Colin College for more than two decades as a faculty member, leader, 53 00:04:24,800 --> 00:04:26,620 and mentor across multiple campuses. 54 00:04:27,440 --> 00:04:31,000 In addition to his work in the classroom, he's held significant leadership roles, 55 00:04:31,640 --> 00:04:37,020 including serving both as a dean and a department chair, while mentoring countless colleagues throughout his career. 56 00:04:37,840 --> 00:04:42,820 While his contributions have been profound, his greatest legacy is the impact he has had on the students, 57 00:04:42,820 --> 00:04:46,260 whose lives have been enriched by his dedication to teaching. 58 00:04:47,140 --> 00:04:53,100 Thank you, Mike, for years of service, your years of leadership, and your incredible commitment to this amazing college. 59 00:04:53,620 --> 00:04:53,920 Congratulations. 60 00:05:00,790 --> 00:05:01,330 Paula. 61 00:05:02,630 --> 00:05:09,310 David McCullough has devoted more than 34 years of service to college and the students of the Plano campus. 62 00:05:10,230 --> 00:05:15,570 Throughout his career as a biology faculty member, he inspired countless students through his dedication to teaching excellence 63 00:05:15,570 --> 00:05:21,090 commitment to student success. The impact of his leadership and service will continue to be 64 00:05:21,090 --> 00:05:25,650 woven into the fabric of the biology department and reflected in the lives of the many students 65 00:05:25,650 --> 00:05:30,450 and colleagues he has influenced. I want to say congratulations David and best wishes for 66 00:05:30,450 --> 00:05:32,310 awarding and fulfilling retirement. 67 00:05:40,050 --> 00:05:40,390 Those 68 00:05:46,600 --> 00:05:50,240 are tiring after nearly 27 years of dedicated service 69 00:05:50,240 --> 00:05:54,780 to Colin College leaving behind an incredible legacy of friendship, connection and service. 70 00:05:54,780 --> 00:05:58,940 Throughout our career, Paul has worked at the McKinney Plano and Wiley Camps' building 71 00:05:58,940 --> 00:06:03,960 meaningful relationships with countless faculty, staff, and community members along the way. 72 00:06:04,620 --> 00:06:08,380 She'll certainly be missed, we're so grateful for her many years, memories, and laughter, 73 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:11,180 and as well as her relationships, she shared with all of us. 74 00:06:11,520 --> 00:06:13,180 Paul will wish you well this next chapter. 75 00:06:32,860 --> 00:06:33,580 Back to me. 76 00:06:34,560 --> 00:06:35,920 I know public comments. 77 00:06:37,020 --> 00:06:37,200 Okay. 78 00:06:37,600 --> 00:06:38,160 Thank you. 79 00:06:41,330 --> 00:06:42,690 Our next item is agenda. 80 00:06:42,810 --> 00:06:43,690 It's 2020. 81 00:06:43,990 --> 00:06:44,630 Wait a second. 82 00:06:50,850 --> 00:06:52,010 Okay, now, 83 00:06:55,940 --> 00:06:59,340 consent agenda. Here we go. Oh, yeah, y'all can leave too, by the way. 84 00:06:59,720 --> 00:07:00,700 Don't wait on us. 85 00:07:03,440 --> 00:07:07,860 There's one item on the consent agenda, 2026-09-C1. 86 00:07:08,580 --> 00:07:09,600 Are there any questions? 87 00:07:12,140 --> 00:07:13,380 Can I have a motion? 88 00:07:14,200 --> 00:07:16,620 Let's share our make-emotion to approve the consent agenda. 89 00:07:18,320 --> 00:07:21,460 Second. Second. Great. All those in favor say aye. 90 00:07:21,460 --> 00:07:29,760 All right. All those opposed say nay. Motion carries. Thank you. Now we action my action items 91 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:39,020 The next item on the agenda is 2026-9-1, report out of the organization education policy committee, first reading, Trustee Hardin. 92 00:07:39,900 --> 00:07:57,600 Yes, sir. We had a committee meeting this afternoon, references this item. We covered three potential updates and new policies, CRB local technology resources, artificial intelligence. 93 00:07:57,600 --> 00:08:06,440 D.G.B.A. local personnel management relations employee grievances and G.B. local public 94 00:08:06,440 --> 00:08:08,040 complaints and hearings. 95 00:08:08,940 --> 00:08:18,180 We had a very educational explanation that some of us understood on an artificial intelligence, 96 00:08:19,220 --> 00:08:23,320 some of it was above our heads, but it was very interesting. 97 00:08:23,320 --> 00:08:31,460 this is only the first reading, so we will take that up at the next board meeting, if anybody 98 00:08:31,460 --> 00:08:36,040 has any additional comments or questions, please let us know. No action was taken. 99 00:08:36,420 --> 00:08:43,440 Okay, great. The next item I agenda is 2026-09-2 report out of the organization education policy 100 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:49,170 committee, second reading, consideration approval, trustee Hardin. Yep, let me get to that. 101 00:08:49,170 --> 00:08:50,010 Well, 102 00:09:00,950 --> 00:09:07,290 the first reading of these were last time, there were, and for the first meeting too, 103 00:09:07,610 --> 00:09:13,650 we had five trustees there, Trustee Edcock, Alexander, 104 00:09:15,670 --> 00:09:18,610 and or sad and myself, 105 00:09:23,510 --> 00:09:23,510 Dr. 106 00:09:23,510 --> 00:09:29,750 and three individuals from the faculty. 107 00:09:31,390 --> 00:09:37,890 These five items were discussed last time. 108 00:09:38,930 --> 00:09:43,210 BBA local college district governance board legal status. 109 00:09:43,790 --> 00:09:48,030 BBC local board members, vacancies, and removal from office. 110 00:09:48,030 --> 00:09:57,090 B.D. Local Board meetings, C.L. Local Facilities Planning, and F.C. Local Registration, and Attendance. 111 00:09:57,970 --> 00:10:04,030 There were no changes brought forward from the ones that were presented last month. 112 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:09,710 It was motionless seconds, so it comes to the Board with a positive recommendation. 113 00:10:10,490 --> 00:10:11,870 Thank you. Are there any questions? 114 00:10:11,870 --> 00:10:12,770 comments. 115 00:10:14,470 --> 00:10:14,890 Not hearing. 116 00:10:16,470 --> 00:10:17,690 I need to have a motion for. 117 00:10:18,970 --> 00:10:19,870 Motion is like an already. 118 00:10:20,090 --> 00:10:20,530 Oh, already say. 119 00:10:21,410 --> 00:10:22,790 All those in favor say aye. 120 00:10:23,930 --> 00:10:25,050 I'll say nay. 121 00:10:25,770 --> 00:10:26,090 Thank you. 122 00:10:26,530 --> 00:10:26,770 The 123 00:10:28,820 --> 00:10:35,700 next item on the agenda is 2026-09-3 report out of the campus facilities and construction committee. 124 00:10:36,120 --> 00:10:37,980 Consideration of approval on the amendment for 125 00:10:38,760 --> 00:10:42,020 Architectural Design Contract issued by PBK. 126 00:10:42,020 --> 00:10:47,480 Inc. provide design services for New Health Science Center at the Frisco Campus, Dr. 127 00:10:47,620 --> 00:10:48,040 Menning. 128 00:10:48,800 --> 00:10:49,320 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 129 00:10:49,540 --> 00:10:54,000 The Campus Facilities and Construction Committee met on September 15th. 130 00:10:54,180 --> 00:10:59,520 The meeting was attended by committee members Kathy Alexander, Trustee Day Sad, and myself. 131 00:11:01,000 --> 00:11:07,900 Trustee Adcock also attended as was Dr. Mattkin, Dr. Bill King and Mr. Chris 132 00:11:07,900 --> 00:11:10,520 Isle, where they are on behalf of the administration. 133 00:11:10,520 --> 00:11:25,240 Construction. Construction of the new facility in Frisco has been proceeding ahead of the original schedule, and current market conditions from material and labor are stable, presenting a good opportunity for us to finish out the third floor in the next year. 134 00:11:25,900 --> 00:11:35,080 This was originally designed to just be a shell. Now we're going to finish it out. The committee recommends approval of an amendment to the architectural design services contract. 135 00:11:35,080 --> 00:11:41,230 issued to PBK Architects Inc. in the amount of $997,200,000, 136 00:11:41,680 --> 00:11:53,920 increasing the design contract amount from $3,767,040 to $4,764,240 to complete this project. 137 00:11:54,540 --> 00:11:57,400 This comes in the form of emotion and a second from the committee. 138 00:11:58,480 --> 00:11:59,880 All right, does anybody have any questions? 139 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:04,940 Not here any of those, all those in favor say aye. 140 00:12:05,080 --> 00:12:05,420 Aye. 141 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,980 Again say nay. 142 00:12:07,580 --> 00:12:08,060 Motion carries. 143 00:12:08,780 --> 00:12:09,320 Thank you. 144 00:12:13,190 --> 00:12:14,750 Next slide on agenda is 20. 145 00:12:16,130 --> 00:12:19,610 26-9-4 report out of the campus facilities and construction committee. 146 00:12:20,270 --> 00:12:27,130 In consideration of approval of an amendment for guaranteed maximum price contract issued by McCarthy building companies. 147 00:12:27,670 --> 00:12:27,870 Inc. 148 00:12:28,230 --> 00:12:31,390 For the construction of the new Health Science Center at the Frisco campus. 149 00:12:31,570 --> 00:12:32,170 Dr. Minion. 150 00:12:32,170 --> 00:12:33,610 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 151 00:12:34,450 --> 00:12:39,350 The same facilities and construction committee meeting was there is another agenda item for 152 00:12:39,350 --> 00:12:43,570 this subject that the chair just mentioned in order to meet the timeline for the purchase 153 00:12:43,570 --> 00:12:48,430 of long lead equipment, while current market conditions from material and labor are stable, 154 00:12:48,890 --> 00:12:52,830 to finish out the third floor of the new Health Sciences Center at the Frisco Campus. 155 00:12:53,350 --> 00:13:00,270 The committee recommends approval of an amendment to the GMP, the grantee maximum price to contract. 156 00:13:00,270 --> 00:13:03,350 So there is a GMP. One before that. This is GMP 2. 157 00:13:03,670 --> 00:13:06,690 Issued to McCarthy building companies in an amount not to exceed 158 00:13:06,690 --> 00:13:09,650 2,250,000 dollars. 159 00:13:09,870 --> 00:13:11,890 Increasing the current GMP 2... 160 00:13:11,890 --> 00:13:16,510 From 55,000,000,000,000,000,000,000, and add home to 5,000. 161 00:13:16,510 --> 00:13:20,470 To 5,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. 162 00:13:20,870 --> 00:13:24,170 This is also comes in the form of motion in the second, Ms. Chairman. Thank you. 163 00:13:24,570 --> 00:13:26,690 All right. Are there any questions or comments? 164 00:13:27,490 --> 00:13:28,330 I do have a question. 165 00:13:28,330 --> 00:13:30,750 Good to you both second. Thank you. 166 00:13:30,870 --> 00:13:34,330 Mr. Chairman, can we just get clarification on what this space is going to be used for? 167 00:13:35,430 --> 00:13:37,170 For the third floor? Yes. 168 00:13:37,810 --> 00:13:40,470 Right. Or Mr. President Mackie? 169 00:13:40,890 --> 00:13:46,410 On the third floor, there are a series of labs. The Frisco campus is the only campus that we've 170 00:13:46,410 --> 00:13:52,230 not refreshed the labs from the original building. So it was in the plan to refresh those labs 171 00:13:52,230 --> 00:13:57,850 one at a time. And so what this is supposed to be used for is expansion of existing labs. 172 00:13:58,330 --> 00:14:03,810 In any place that we built, a new labs, for example, Plano or our McKinney, those labs 173 00:14:03,810 --> 00:14:04,710 fill up very quickly. 174 00:14:05,490 --> 00:14:10,330 And so, the main thing is to use it for that space, but it's also the timing is about 175 00:14:10,330 --> 00:14:12,510 cost of evidence for future expansion. 176 00:14:15,170 --> 00:14:18,050 And do you expect that to delay the opening of the building at all? 177 00:14:18,710 --> 00:14:19,130 No, sure. 178 00:14:19,210 --> 00:14:22,650 I think that we're in the process of figuring out the staging of the building. 179 00:14:22,830 --> 00:14:24,910 The first four, we know what's going to happen. 180 00:14:25,150 --> 00:14:29,010 The second four is always been a phase in because it's more existing programs as opposed 181 00:14:29,010 --> 00:14:35,330 phasing over and so that existing space that they're abandoning will be repurposed so it's a whole 182 00:14:35,330 --> 00:14:39,690 process and we haven't totally got it fleshed out as far as the move in but we think it's going to work 183 00:14:39,690 --> 00:14:50,050 up to our favor. Thank you. Okay. Okay. I'm assuming we kind of are as soon we don't know exactly what's 184 00:14:50,050 --> 00:14:55,810 going to go there so we're probably building it a little bit where we're flexible list and then 185 00:14:55,810 --> 00:14:57,210 what the actual needs are. 186 00:14:57,290 --> 00:14:59,870 Yes, sir, the labs are somewhat generic in the office spaces. 187 00:15:00,540 --> 00:15:10,140 Again, the first goes our fastest growing area. So we think that, like I said, it will fill up quickly, but we have left a little bit, a little bit yet to be defined. All the third four. 188 00:15:10,280 --> 00:15:14,740 Thank you, sir. Any other questions? Anybody? Not hearing. 189 00:15:15,440 --> 00:15:25,700 I'd like the motion has been made. All those in favour, signify by saying aye. All right. All those opposed say nay. Motion carries. Thank you. 190 00:15:26,980 --> 00:15:33,620 Next time, my agenda is 20609-5, report out of the Finance and Audit Committee, consideration 191 00:15:33,620 --> 00:15:40,280 of approval, a budget amendment for the Architectural Design Contract issued by PBK Architects 192 00:15:40,280 --> 00:15:40,600 Inc. 193 00:15:40,960 --> 00:15:46,660 To provide design services for the new Health Center Science in Frisco Campus, Trustee Weaver. 194 00:15:47,400 --> 00:15:48,440 Thank you. 195 00:15:48,980 --> 00:15:55,340 The Finance and Audit Committee met on September 15, 2026, myself, committee members, and 196 00:15:55,340 --> 00:15:57,580 Alison, we're present, other trustees present. 197 00:15:57,940 --> 00:16:01,740 We're Trustee Alexander and Chairman Sad, as well as Dr. 198 00:16:01,900 --> 00:16:04,080 Mattkin, Melissa Irvie, and Todd Hortman. 199 00:16:05,320 --> 00:16:08,800 The 2026-095 report out of the Finance and Audit Committee 200 00:16:08,800 --> 00:16:11,460 and consideration of approval for of a budget amendment 201 00:16:11,460 --> 00:16:15,760 to the Architectural Design, Contract Issues PVK Architects, 202 00:16:15,800 --> 00:16:17,980 and to provide design services for the New Health 203 00:16:17,980 --> 00:16:19,780 Science Center at the Frisco Campus. 204 00:16:20,280 --> 00:16:22,100 In connection with the previous agenda item, 205 00:16:25,500 --> 00:16:40,900 The committee recommends approval of a budget amendment to the architectural design services contract issued to PVK architect's ink and the amount of 997,000, 200 dollars and this comes in a form as form in emotion and a second. 206 00:16:41,700 --> 00:16:44,920 Thank you. Any other questions or comments? Anybody? 207 00:16:44,920 --> 00:16:51,220 Okay, not hearing any else, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. 208 00:16:51,440 --> 00:16:51,720 Aye. 209 00:16:52,300 --> 00:16:53,740 All those against say nay. 210 00:16:54,960 --> 00:16:55,540 Motion carries. 211 00:16:56,720 --> 00:17:01,100 Next item on the agenda is 2026-09-6. 212 00:17:01,340 --> 00:17:06,260 Report out of the Finance and Audit Committee and consideration of approval of a budget amendment 213 00:17:06,260 --> 00:17:10,920 to the guaranteed maximum price contract issued to McCarthy Building Company's 214 00:17:10,920 --> 00:17:14,300 for the construction of the New Health Science Center 215 00:17:14,300 --> 00:17:16,660 at the Frisco Campus Trustee Weaver. 216 00:17:17,260 --> 00:17:17,720 Thank you. 217 00:17:17,820 --> 00:17:22,220 Again, September 15th, 2026, the Finance and Audit Committee 218 00:17:22,220 --> 00:17:23,400 met. 219 00:17:24,840 --> 00:17:28,280 2026, 096, report out of finance and audit 220 00:17:28,280 --> 00:17:30,500 and consideration of approval of a budget amendment 221 00:17:30,500 --> 00:17:33,760 to the guaranteed max price contract issue 222 00:17:33,760 --> 00:17:35,280 to McCarthy-Building Inc. 223 00:17:35,740 --> 00:17:37,440 for construction of the New Health Science Center 224 00:17:37,440 --> 00:17:39,040 at the Frisco Campus in connection 225 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:42,500 with the previous agenda item, 2026-094, 226 00:17:42,880 --> 00:17:45,060 the committee recommends approval of a budget amendment 227 00:17:45,060 --> 00:17:47,480 to the guaranteed maximum price to contract. 228 00:17:47,940 --> 00:17:49,660 Issue to McCarthy building companies 229 00:17:49,660 --> 00:17:53,720 ink in an amount, not to exceed $2,250,000 230 00:17:53,720 --> 00:17:55,820 for purchase of long lead equipment. 231 00:17:56,200 --> 00:17:58,460 This comes in the form as a motion in a second. 232 00:17:59,580 --> 00:18:00,400 Do I have any questions? 233 00:18:03,210 --> 00:18:04,170 Not here, any? 234 00:18:04,610 --> 00:18:06,750 Have a motion to say aye. 235 00:18:07,210 --> 00:18:08,030 All right, all right. 236 00:18:08,030 --> 00:18:11,270 Again, say nay. Motion carries. 237 00:18:14,440 --> 00:18:18,780 Next item on agenda is 2026-9-7. Report out of the finance 238 00:18:18,780 --> 00:18:24,080 and audit committee and consideration of approval of the revised audit plan for the fiscal 239 00:18:24,600 --> 00:18:30,600 year of 2026 and the proposed audit plan for the fiscal year of 2027. Trustee Weaver. 240 00:18:31,220 --> 00:18:36,040 In the same meeting on September 15, 2026, the committee recommends approval of the revised 241 00:18:36,040 --> 00:18:41,180 audit plan for the Fiscal Year 2026, Workday Production Environment, Police Department. 242 00:18:41,580 --> 00:18:47,700 The committee also recommends proposed audit plan for the Fiscal Year 2027 Emergency Management, 243 00:18:48,040 --> 00:18:53,920 Workforce Economic Development, Data, Privacy and HIPAA, Precurement, Esthetician Program, 244 00:18:54,120 --> 00:18:56,180 and this comes in the form as a motion and a second. 245 00:18:57,340 --> 00:18:59,000 All right. Any comments or questions? 246 00:19:00,340 --> 00:19:01,300 Yes, Mr. Chairman. 247 00:19:03,100 --> 00:19:07,420 So, President Mackin, is this a reduction of the items on the audit? 248 00:19:08,020 --> 00:19:14,960 That's what I'm understanding from six items to two, because those original two were also 249 00:19:14,960 --> 00:19:16,760 in the original approved agenda right. 250 00:19:16,900 --> 00:19:18,060 Good evening, Chairman Sednor. 251 00:19:18,240 --> 00:19:19,380 So, the board, Dr. Mackin. 252 00:19:19,640 --> 00:19:22,120 Yes, we have some staffing changes in that area. 253 00:19:22,120 --> 00:19:24,420 So, we're going external now for the audit. 254 00:19:24,580 --> 00:19:25,560 Not permanently. 255 00:19:25,560 --> 00:19:30,880 We're actually in the final process of doing some interviews for senior audit positions. 256 00:19:31,800 --> 00:19:37,580 But when we had those positions that were vacated, we were able to pick up that and put 257 00:19:37,580 --> 00:19:40,800 that into their scope so we could finish out those two. 258 00:19:41,040 --> 00:19:46,340 Some of those are on the 2027 plan or almost finish, but we knew we weren't going to be able 259 00:19:46,340 --> 00:19:49,980 to complete that by the end of August and get those presented to the committee in time. 260 00:19:50,180 --> 00:19:53,740 So that's why they're on the revised 2027 plan. 261 00:19:53,740 --> 00:20:11,560 We do anticipate adding a couple more on the 2027 plan, but it's going to be based on when we have internal staffing, and we've given, we've heard a budget to work within, and so they're revising that based on the budget they've been given and looking at staffing hours. 262 00:20:11,780 --> 00:20:16,660 So I anticipate that we will have a revised planning for 2027, but it'll be in the next few months. 263 00:20:16,660 --> 00:20:21,080 And so, we were, is going to do the remainder of the audit as well, or at least, 264 00:20:21,280 --> 00:20:22,460 especially part of it. 265 00:20:22,460 --> 00:20:27,000 And they're going to work in collaboration with our, with the staff member that's coming on board. 266 00:20:27,020 --> 00:20:27,440 Got it. 267 00:20:27,460 --> 00:20:33,240 So, which will, essentially, reduce some of their hours, but they have, they're aware that we're trying to hire someone, 268 00:20:33,780 --> 00:20:37,760 and they have agreed that they will partner with them to get them up to speed, so we can finish those. 269 00:20:38,640 --> 00:20:39,440 Not to mean it about me. 270 00:20:40,160 --> 00:20:44,260 Can you give the board an update on those status or what's the timeline for the interviews? 271 00:20:45,700 --> 00:20:51,520 We've had our last interview this week and I'm working on scheduling the final interview 272 00:20:51,520 --> 00:20:56,660 with leadership and cabinet in the next two weeks for one that we're moving forward with 273 00:20:56,660 --> 00:20:58,560 our recommendation for hire. 274 00:20:58,720 --> 00:21:00,040 There you go. 275 00:21:00,560 --> 00:21:00,980 Thank you. 276 00:21:01,020 --> 00:21:01,440 Thank you. 277 00:21:01,560 --> 00:21:02,700 Did you buy some of your other questions? 278 00:21:03,240 --> 00:21:04,040 You didn't have one? 279 00:21:04,220 --> 00:21:04,820 I didn't hear anybody else? 280 00:21:05,100 --> 00:21:05,220 Okay. 281 00:21:05,800 --> 00:21:06,100 Great. 282 00:21:06,620 --> 00:21:07,520 Not here in Amy. 283 00:21:08,160 --> 00:21:10,560 All those in favor of please signify by saying aye. 284 00:21:11,600 --> 00:21:11,720 All right. 285 00:21:11,740 --> 00:21:12,580 Again, say nay. 286 00:21:13,300 --> 00:21:13,860 Motion carries. 287 00:21:15,320 --> 00:21:18,680 The next one, action items that do not come from a board committee. 288 00:21:19,180 --> 00:21:22,680 The next item on the agenda is 2609-8. 289 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:27,120 Consideration of approval of the bid report for September 22nd, 2026. 290 00:21:27,400 --> 00:21:28,380 Mr. B. 291 00:21:28,840 --> 00:21:33,420 The next item, for your consideration, one is a new contract. 292 00:21:33,580 --> 00:21:36,300 And one is a proposed contract revision. 293 00:21:37,160 --> 00:21:43,320 The first one is the new contract to purchase promotional products for 294 00:21:43,320 --> 00:21:52,220 sore promo, Bernstein Lash Marketing, Logotology, Urban Circle, Authentic Promotions, Big Hit, 295 00:21:52,720 --> 00:21:56,380 Creative Group, Forimprint, and Zing Commerce. 296 00:21:57,000 --> 00:22:01,900 The contract is provide, I don't know why I can't say promotional, promotional products. 297 00:22:02,540 --> 00:22:07,480 For the district, these will be utilized for campus events and activities, recruitment, 298 00:22:07,480 --> 00:22:13,880 brand awareness and to promote district services. The total authorization requested is 299 00:22:13,880 --> 00:22:19,080 $1 million and the funding source will be in various operating budgets and subsequent 300 00:22:19,080 --> 00:22:27,040 year budgets across the district. The previous contract spend was 857,586 dollars and 301 00:22:27,040 --> 00:22:29,960 if approved the contract term will be November 1. 302 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:39,380 1, 20, 26, through October 31, 20, 29. The next item is a revision for your consideration. It's an expenditure 303 00:22:39,970 --> 00:22:47,500 for additional funds to purchase temporary personnel services from tents of McKinney. Temporary personnel 304 00:22:47,500 --> 00:22:58,720 are used during peak periods each semester to cover for district staff, district staff, or to 305 00:22:58,720 --> 00:23:03,760 for it during construction and to supplement the district's grounds maintenance 306 00:23:03,760 --> 00:23:05,140 cruiser out the year. 307 00:23:05,560 --> 00:23:12,500 This specific request is to help fill in some gaps for some custodial services at some 308 00:23:12,500 --> 00:23:13,240 of our campuses. 309 00:23:14,120 --> 00:23:19,680 This is the board had a previously approved contract spend of 2.8 million. 310 00:23:20,120 --> 00:23:27,120 The additional authorization requested is for 400,000 and the current contract spend is 2,000, 311 00:23:27,120 --> 00:23:38,840 $6,877, the contract term is October 1, 2024 through September 30th, 2027, and I'll be glad to answer any questions about these two items. 312 00:23:39,960 --> 00:23:40,080 All right. 313 00:23:40,380 --> 00:23:41,240 Does anybody have any questions? 314 00:23:41,700 --> 00:23:42,140 Comments? 315 00:23:45,080 --> 00:23:45,560 Not hearing. 316 00:23:46,380 --> 00:23:47,740 I'll call for a motion to be made. 317 00:23:48,240 --> 00:23:49,860 The motion to approve the Vibre Report is offered. 318 00:23:50,300 --> 00:23:50,640 Second. 319 00:23:51,400 --> 00:23:52,820 All those in 50 say aye. 320 00:23:53,340 --> 00:23:53,380 Aye. 321 00:23:53,380 --> 00:23:53,500 Aye. 322 00:23:53,700 --> 00:23:54,820 All those opposed say nay. 323 00:23:55,360 --> 00:23:55,880 Motion carries. 324 00:23:56,080 --> 00:23:57,300 Thank you. 325 00:23:58,180 --> 00:24:00,160 Information report out, Dr. Mackin. 326 00:24:00,780 --> 00:24:05,000 Trustees, the normal items are present, but there is one additional item that's been published 327 00:24:05,000 --> 00:24:07,900 for you per policy, DGBA local. 328 00:24:08,700 --> 00:24:12,920 At the end of each year, fiscal year, the district president is to provide the Board of 329 00:24:12,920 --> 00:24:17,900 Summary of Report and Decade of the Number and Types of Complaints, received under this 330 00:24:17,900 --> 00:24:18,380 policy. 331 00:24:19,120 --> 00:24:21,840 You'll see a one-page room, page 80 of your packet. 332 00:24:22,580 --> 00:24:26,900 It shows you nine different kinds of complaints that are identified in the chart of the table 333 00:24:26,900 --> 00:24:33,580 the bottom, but you'll see a total of 36 complaints for the year. Monica, I apologize. I 334 00:24:33,580 --> 00:24:37,980 didn't write the percentage. Yeah, what is the percentage of all employees versus 335 00:24:37,980 --> 00:24:45,960 complaints? So 1.7% complaint versus employer ratio. We feel like that's very, very good. 336 00:24:47,060 --> 00:24:52,040 And I'm happy to answer any other questions I can answer about the support or ask 337 00:24:52,040 --> 00:24:57,840 Monica and Oral also literally do so. So questions on this report? 338 00:24:58,440 --> 00:25:02,360 Yeah, but I come back to just an observation when looking at that chart. 339 00:25:02,700 --> 00:25:08,840 Is it typical that we see sort of a clustering of complaints in April and May 340 00:25:09,600 --> 00:25:13,300 consistent with maybe the end of the academic year? I mean, it just seems odd that there's 341 00:25:14,400 --> 00:25:18,100 such a higher number of complaints than those two months compared to the rest of the year. 342 00:25:18,620 --> 00:25:22,880 Mr. Kelsner, he suggested that during high stress semester times there may be more complaints. 343 00:25:23,960 --> 00:25:24,400 Perhaps. 344 00:25:25,000 --> 00:25:29,220 Now, I haven't really looked at the frequency of the timing that I'm saying nodding of heads, 345 00:25:29,420 --> 00:25:32,240 so the answer is yes, it is difficult for that time of year. 346 00:25:36,660 --> 00:25:41,340 Yep, and that's the other thing the new category here that we did fill a lot of the first year of the rank process. 347 00:25:41,620 --> 00:25:45,140 So we had to think 10 complaints regarding rank. 348 00:25:45,360 --> 00:25:47,180 So that's sort of skewed it again for this year. 349 00:25:47,320 --> 00:25:48,740 I think you'll see a different pattern next. 350 00:25:48,740 --> 00:25:52,980 to this fall into the type 9 other category. 351 00:25:53,420 --> 00:25:53,760 Got it. 352 00:25:57,960 --> 00:25:58,440 Got it. 353 00:25:58,440 --> 00:25:58,920 Thank you. 354 00:25:59,840 --> 00:26:00,820 Any other questions? 355 00:26:04,220 --> 00:26:06,220 Now, Dr. Mackin, the president report, please. 356 00:26:06,600 --> 00:26:07,220 Thank you. 357 00:26:07,360 --> 00:26:10,240 We've got a short report for you this evening, but a very positive one. 358 00:26:11,280 --> 00:26:15,160 The technology association for North Texas is also known as the Tech Titans. 359 00:26:15,480 --> 00:26:17,480 There's Tripit in here. 360 00:26:17,760 --> 00:26:18,460 There's Tripit in here. 361 00:26:18,960 --> 00:26:21,320 Tripit, I'm not saying incredibly positive things about you. 362 00:26:21,320 --> 00:26:24,900 So at the right time, we can stand so we can all see you. 363 00:26:25,080 --> 00:26:25,540 There you go. 364 00:26:26,720 --> 00:26:27,000 All right. 365 00:26:27,180 --> 00:26:30,960 The Technology Association of North Texas also knows tech titans. 366 00:26:31,520 --> 00:26:37,100 Recognize the electronic engineering technology program and dean-tripet, voyages, contributions 367 00:26:37,100 --> 00:26:42,380 to the program by warning the tech titans for the future award of the future award 368 00:26:42,380 --> 00:26:43,960 in the College University category. 369 00:26:44,840 --> 00:26:49,620 This award is the largest and most prestigious recognition of technological achievement in 370 00:26:49,620 --> 00:26:50,340 North Texas. 371 00:26:50,340 --> 00:26:56,880 It celebrates individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions and the community and the technology industry. 372 00:26:57,200 --> 00:27:03,160 And, Trippet, you give your all, we're grateful for what you do and you bring home the vacant and we're grateful for that too. 373 00:27:03,340 --> 00:27:04,380 So thank you so much. 374 00:27:10,930 --> 00:27:11,770 We've got other ones. 375 00:27:12,730 --> 00:27:15,870 Rest core care program director, Julie Bowen, right? 376 00:27:16,150 --> 00:27:18,290 Julie, are you here in the same way? 377 00:27:19,190 --> 00:27:23,950 I'll tell you some people are just, they know which means to avoid. 378 00:27:23,950 --> 00:27:30,410 So, respiratory care director Julie Bogun-Ride along with three full-time faculty at the Texas 379 00:27:30,410 --> 00:27:35,490 Society for Restore Care Conference and Irving Texas along with 15 first-year students 380 00:27:35,490 --> 00:27:37,330 and we brought home some cash. 381 00:27:38,050 --> 00:27:43,050 Student Kinnock Brothers, I want to restore care foundation of Texas Grant for $4,000. 382 00:27:43,430 --> 00:27:48,050 Student Trinity Letty, I want to restore care foundation of Texas Grant for $2,000. 383 00:27:48,050 --> 00:27:54,510 And the Concolds Spoonem Bowl team, which included Colin Concolds students, Kenna Carothers, 384 00:27:55,250 --> 00:28:00,170 Britain, Irwin, Paul McMillan, and Abby Smith won the Texas Spoonem Bowl competition 385 00:28:00,730 --> 00:28:02,550 out of 14 total teams. 386 00:28:03,070 --> 00:28:06,890 They would advance to the national competition taking place in New Orleans, this November, 387 00:28:07,490 --> 00:28:09,450 and we've done well in that over many years. 388 00:28:09,710 --> 00:28:11,350 That's kind of an exciting continuation. 389 00:28:12,390 --> 00:28:17,350 Student Kenna Carothers, play second in the Posture presentation competition, and student 390 00:28:17,350 --> 00:28:24,370 But Emma Rinkon placed third, so congratulations to our respiratory care program, and hopefully 391 00:28:24,370 --> 00:28:27,930 we'll win the nationals and bring home that bacon too. 392 00:28:34,520 --> 00:28:40,720 Magnastic Medical Snifery Program, graduate of 14 students and August, and tried as hard as 393 00:28:40,720 --> 00:28:45,580 they could, but they could only achieve 100% pass rate on all the registered exam attempts, 394 00:28:46,240 --> 00:28:50,980 maintaining a 100% pass rate for the program since its inception, so let's give them a big 395 00:28:50,980 --> 00:28:51,680 round of applause. 396 00:28:56,620 --> 00:29:02,240 Finally, I apologize I only have four items and the top 10 this this month, but the 397 00:29:02,240 --> 00:29:06,580 college police department was awarded 26,000 dollar grant from the office of the governor 398 00:29:06,580 --> 00:29:11,700 to purchase body armor, better preparing officers to respond effectively, to emergency situations, 399 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:14,800 so chief of graduates on that. That's my question. 400 00:29:19,570 --> 00:29:21,370 Let's go to the trustees comments. 401 00:29:21,930 --> 00:29:29,430 Trustee Weaver. Thank you. Well first of all, I sat there and I added up it was 182 years of 402 00:29:29,430 --> 00:29:30,950 service tonight that retired. 403 00:29:31,150 --> 00:29:32,530 Imagine 180 to years. 404 00:29:32,830 --> 00:29:36,330 This is a lot about the college right there 405 00:29:36,330 --> 00:29:40,390 that we have so many dedicated faculty and staff. 406 00:29:41,470 --> 00:29:42,110 It's tremendous. 407 00:29:42,970 --> 00:29:46,370 Congratulations, Streck hat, on your accomplishments as well. 408 00:29:46,910 --> 00:29:48,110 I did have a really good weekend 409 00:29:48,110 --> 00:29:50,290 with some of the many different members 410 00:29:50,290 --> 00:29:53,650 of Colin College that volunteered at the balloon festival. 411 00:29:54,190 --> 00:29:57,990 They were out there getting everybody to scan 412 00:29:57,990 --> 00:29:59,910 and enroll on site right there then. 413 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:07,660 And let them walk away till they scanned the QR code. It was great and they had a crowd all day long. So, again, another testament to Colin College. 414 00:30:08,820 --> 00:30:13,780 Just as always, very proud to be associated with the colleges. I say all of you make it so easy to talk about the college. 415 00:30:14,620 --> 00:30:19,000 And you just make it a great place and we truly appreciate it. Thank you. 416 00:30:19,460 --> 00:30:21,220 Great. Trustee Alexander. 417 00:30:23,280 --> 00:30:31,220 No matter where you go in and around calling the whole community, I was at a restaurant 418 00:30:32,140 --> 00:30:37,240 and once I had a little colon batch on and they said, oh, what do you do at the college? 419 00:30:37,320 --> 00:30:38,940 And I said, well, not all bunch. 420 00:30:40,480 --> 00:30:44,820 And they said, well, my favorite professors are there and they still have kept up with me. 421 00:30:44,820 --> 00:30:51,460 I'm in a master's program, but I'm waiting, being a white staff to supplement my income. 422 00:30:51,880 --> 00:30:56,040 She said, I've gone, everybody on the white staff to take at least one class at Concoge. 423 00:30:56,220 --> 00:31:01,260 And I think that's what it says about you guys, more than it does about us. 424 00:31:01,380 --> 00:31:01,980 It really does. 425 00:31:02,480 --> 00:31:07,540 And I want to welcome Heart and New member, Diana Kirkandall, to the board. 426 00:31:07,540 --> 00:31:09,640 Thank you. 427 00:31:09,920 --> 00:31:10,540 Trustee Orr. 428 00:31:11,500 --> 00:31:11,760 Welcome, everybody. 429 00:31:11,940 --> 00:31:13,040 Back to another semester. 430 00:31:14,080 --> 00:31:15,920 The numbers, I think, say it all. 431 00:31:16,160 --> 00:31:17,140 We continue to grow. 432 00:31:17,720 --> 00:31:21,660 And that comes because we offer quality education in the places 433 00:31:21,660 --> 00:31:23,020 that it needs to be. 434 00:31:24,600 --> 00:31:27,120 There's a lot of work in terms of the strategy, 435 00:31:27,640 --> 00:31:29,580 development, investment, planning. 436 00:31:30,240 --> 00:31:32,100 All that stuff is very well appreciated. 437 00:31:32,720 --> 00:31:34,800 Two more new student government folks welcome. 438 00:31:35,360 --> 00:31:42,080 I know that you go up here and everybody goes blah, blah, blah, here's engine item, yay, no names, that kind of stuff. 439 00:31:42,240 --> 00:31:49,900 But that's because by the time it gets here, there have been 14 committee meetings, a couple of workshops, a bunch of community discussions, 440 00:31:50,240 --> 00:31:58,620 and all kinds of stuff that goes on. You know, this is where there is sometimes disagreements to just hang out for a little bit, and we'll get you there. 441 00:31:58,620 --> 00:32:05,520 But, you know, a lot of the work goes on with the people in this room to make sure that the information is prepared, is understood. 442 00:32:06,200 --> 00:32:10,480 We give feedback dozens of times before it actually makes it to a vote. 443 00:32:11,120 --> 00:32:13,380 So, this is the final part of the sausage making. 444 00:32:13,900 --> 00:32:17,160 If you got any other parts you want to be involved, then just let us know we can help you understand. 445 00:32:17,900 --> 00:32:18,240 Thank you. 446 00:32:19,780 --> 00:32:20,580 Trustee Hardin. 447 00:32:22,740 --> 00:32:24,720 Stacey, I'm going to give you a compliment. 448 00:32:26,500 --> 00:32:31,600 You have the same character flaw I have, some people might not consider a compliment. 449 00:32:32,520 --> 00:32:39,240 I went through, because when I'm bored, I add up numbers, and so I added up all the 450 00:32:39,240 --> 00:32:43,220 retirements on our report, which was 405 years. 451 00:32:43,620 --> 00:32:46,740 But that included some people from last month, that feels sure. 452 00:32:47,500 --> 00:32:49,520 But yeah, I wouldn't be off that much. 453 00:32:51,680 --> 00:32:54,580 But I could have carried it to wrong, whatever. 454 00:32:55,000 --> 00:32:59,380 But anyway, I was thinking the same thing I'm sure Stacey was. 455 00:32:59,840 --> 00:33:03,480 These people spent a lot of time working at Colin College. 456 00:33:04,440 --> 00:33:07,840 And if somebody had never worked for a company for longer than 20 years, 457 00:33:08,420 --> 00:33:11,280 it is impressive to see people that work. 458 00:33:11,500 --> 00:33:15,140 I want to have them work 40 years here, which is incredibly. 459 00:33:15,140 --> 00:33:22,340 I think that says a lot about the college and it certainly says a lot about them, but it 460 00:33:22,340 --> 00:33:27,380 says a lot about y'all that somebody would want to continue to be around everybody that 461 00:33:27,380 --> 00:33:27,940 works here. 462 00:33:28,040 --> 00:33:37,400 I think everybody here has a candidate and really wants to do a good job. 463 00:33:37,400 --> 00:33:42,380 And so I thought that was an incredible thing to see, 464 00:33:42,720 --> 00:33:47,320 and I would certainly make that a positive decision 465 00:33:47,320 --> 00:33:51,360 other than sitting here and adding up to ditch numbers. 466 00:33:53,060 --> 00:33:53,840 All right, thank you. 467 00:33:53,980 --> 00:33:54,420 Dr. Minnie. 468 00:33:55,540 --> 00:33:56,220 Thank you, Ms. Chairman. 469 00:33:56,800 --> 00:33:59,040 I am going to echo some of those same comments, 470 00:33:59,760 --> 00:34:01,740 but one thing I will say for the students, 471 00:34:02,800 --> 00:34:07,140 pay attention to the AI policy that we drafted today. 472 00:34:07,140 --> 00:34:14,680 a first reading happened today, so if you haven't yet go to the board package online and read 473 00:34:14,680 --> 00:34:20,000 the AI policy and make sure you understand it, and if you have questions, you can bring it up 474 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:25,360 to what would they bring it up to administration, your professors, but I'm sure show of hands, 475 00:34:25,500 --> 00:34:32,740 everybody that uses Chad GPT, you haven't used Chad GPT, okay? No, I'm not saying I'm not saying 476 00:34:34,480 --> 00:34:39,300 Just outside, just outside, Jim and I, not a trick question. 477 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:40,480 Yeah, exactly. 478 00:34:41,580 --> 00:34:44,060 But more seriously pay attention to that policy. 479 00:34:44,200 --> 00:34:47,780 I'm really excited and proud that we have a policy in place. 480 00:34:48,120 --> 00:34:51,100 That we're getting a policy in place to work with that. 481 00:34:51,320 --> 00:34:52,480 It's a work in progress. 482 00:34:52,720 --> 00:34:54,440 It's a very rapidly changing field. 483 00:34:54,760 --> 00:34:56,060 I get very excited about it. 484 00:34:56,080 --> 00:34:57,120 Anything to do with AI. 485 00:34:57,820 --> 00:34:59,580 So please pay attention to it and read it. 486 00:34:59,860 --> 00:35:01,500 And thank you all for doing the great job. 487 00:35:01,500 --> 00:35:03,260 Please carry on and rise. 488 00:35:03,820 --> 00:35:05,700 Some of their professors are in the room. 489 00:35:05,920 --> 00:35:07,220 It's kind of a weird question. 490 00:35:07,580 --> 00:35:10,000 I didn't say whether they used Chad GPD in the classroom. 491 00:35:10,640 --> 00:35:11,640 They just used it outside. 492 00:35:11,800 --> 00:35:12,700 That's good. 493 00:35:12,840 --> 00:35:13,600 Trustee Kirkendell. 494 00:35:13,920 --> 00:35:14,180 Really? 495 00:35:14,940 --> 00:35:16,620 And I will agree with you on AI. 496 00:35:16,780 --> 00:35:18,740 I'm so glad that we're embracing it. 497 00:35:18,800 --> 00:35:19,540 We're looking at it. 498 00:35:19,540 --> 00:35:21,840 I think it's an incredibly powerful tool. 499 00:35:23,020 --> 00:35:24,780 But it does have to be used responsibly. 500 00:35:25,620 --> 00:35:27,120 And so I'm excited about that. 501 00:35:27,860 --> 00:35:29,520 I'll also say, you know, 502 00:35:29,520 --> 00:35:35,740 I want to share some acclates as well with the professors that we recognize tonight. 503 00:35:35,960 --> 00:35:42,460 I don't have favorites, but any time I can highlight a government person as always makes 504 00:35:42,460 --> 00:35:43,400 my heart happy. 505 00:35:43,800 --> 00:35:50,400 I had a professor in college that inspired me and that led to a 25-year career in government. 506 00:35:51,540 --> 00:35:57,420 You may not know it or not feel it, but you are touching lives and you are making a generational 507 00:35:57,420 --> 00:36:01,760 impact. And I just can't thank you enough. I know that there's a lot of other 508 00:36:01,760 --> 00:36:04,980 D. And it's out there that are being inspired by the work you're doing 509 00:36:04,980 --> 00:36:07,640 every day. So thank you for the time that you give. 510 00:36:08,520 --> 00:36:10,200 Thank you. Trustee Calesan. 511 00:36:10,780 --> 00:36:15,380 Thank you, Chairman Saad. Also, I want to welcome our newest Trustee Hürkendall. 512 00:36:15,520 --> 00:36:19,660 Thank you for joining us. I wasn't here last month because I was out of the town. 513 00:36:20,260 --> 00:36:25,080 But your addition means that I'm no longer the rookie, so that's the 514 00:36:25,080 --> 00:36:31,820 to be in, but we're thrilled that you're part of this, unlike some of my fellow trustees who 515 00:36:31,820 --> 00:36:37,640 are adding at numbers, I was not doing that because that is not my skill set, but I was impressed 516 00:36:37,640 --> 00:36:43,760 by the number of years and the dedication shown by that group, and it's just reflective of all 517 00:36:43,760 --> 00:36:51,240 of y'all out there, whether faculty, staff, our leadership team, you know, what you do and giving back 518 00:36:51,240 --> 00:36:53,240 to this college is so remarkable. 519 00:36:53,580 --> 00:36:57,640 I was thinking back on our recently completed master plan 520 00:36:57,640 --> 00:37:01,440 in the committee of 100 and all of the exciting things 521 00:37:01,440 --> 00:37:03,800 that are happening here at the college. 522 00:37:04,060 --> 00:37:07,720 And it just is such a remarkable reminder 523 00:37:07,720 --> 00:37:11,040 of the investments that we have been making 524 00:37:11,040 --> 00:37:12,740 and they return on those investments. 525 00:37:13,080 --> 00:37:14,840 We're seeing it makes me incredibly optimistic 526 00:37:14,840 --> 00:37:15,720 for our future. 527 00:37:16,600 --> 00:37:18,260 All right, thank you. 528 00:37:18,440 --> 00:37:20,820 Trustee Adcott, thank you Mr. Chairman. 529 00:37:21,780 --> 00:37:27,980 Trustee Kalis and didn't mention it, but we do have a future cougar. He is the proud 530 00:37:27,980 --> 00:37:29,980 grandparent as of a couple days ago, right? 531 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:30,780 The last Thursday. 532 00:37:31,340 --> 00:37:32,000 So congratulations. 533 00:37:32,900 --> 00:37:33,180 Thank you. 534 00:37:33,880 --> 00:37:34,720 Thank you. 535 00:37:34,720 --> 00:37:35,320 Thank you. 536 00:37:35,320 --> 00:37:38,260 She's a granddaughter ever, so I know y'all may have granddaughter's 537 00:37:38,260 --> 00:37:39,240 too, but wow. 538 00:37:39,500 --> 00:37:41,000 He's got plenty of pictures to show you. 539 00:37:41,200 --> 00:37:41,620 Thank you. 540 00:37:43,260 --> 00:37:49,540 Trustee Alexander and Chairman said, and I went to the Wightly Campus yesterday for the Lorraine 541 00:37:49,540 --> 00:37:54,520 Chalkley naming ceremony. We got a tour of the facility for the VAT text and it was absolutely 542 00:37:54,520 --> 00:37:54,860 amazing. 543 00:37:54,940 --> 00:37:58,700 One of the things Dr. Fink for that as well as Laura Madden. 544 00:37:59,620 --> 00:38:03,780 Fantastic program. I went online just because I was curious how much it cost to go through that program. 545 00:38:03,960 --> 00:38:07,220 $6,600 out the door, which is absolutely amazing. 546 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:09,560 So, I'm a fitting one. It's interesting. 547 00:38:09,800 --> 00:38:14,840 We have another naming ceremony on Friday for Dr. Fred, not Dr. 548 00:38:14,940 --> 00:38:18,600 But Fred Moses at our Plano campus, so when I invite everybody to that. 549 00:38:19,100 --> 00:38:22,640 But again, they've spoken a lot of the words I typically would say. 550 00:38:22,740 --> 00:38:23,900 That's why I like going first. 551 00:38:23,900 --> 00:38:31,680 But, but congratulations to all the retirees. Hopefully we'll get some much needed rest and recuperation. 552 00:38:33,080 --> 00:38:38,020 All right. Thank you. To wrap this up pretty quick, the investment. We're talking about the 553 00:38:38,020 --> 00:38:45,320 tech center. We went over there for the veterinary tech and they cost at $6600, you mentioned. 554 00:38:46,140 --> 00:38:52,860 They had a dog there. It was plastic that you could work on. They cost $60,000. 555 00:38:53,900 --> 00:38:59,300 you talk about an investment there's the investment in the future so yes I really do appreciate 556 00:38:59,300 --> 00:39:04,740 was a great visit great to see everybody the balloon festival fabulous great turn out a lot of people 557 00:39:04,740 --> 00:39:10,900 there we get a lot of recognition for that so we should be proud of that and students welcome back 558 00:39:10,900 --> 00:39:14,300 so look forward to it and that's it meetings adjourn