TCC Board of Trustees Work Session Meeting at 2 p.m. on August 13, 2026

Posted on by Karla Lopez
TCC Board of Trustees
TCC Board of Trustees

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Take notice that the Monthly Work Session Meeting of the Tarrant County College Board of Trustees will be held at the TCC Trinity River Campus, 300 Trinity River Campus Circle, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, commencing at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, to consider the agenda described below:

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Pledges of Allegiance to U.S. and Texas Flags
  3. Public Comment/Presentation (No comment/presentation shall exceed three minutes.)
    • Members of the public wanting to make public comment should sign up in-person prior to the start of the meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, noting the nature of the comment to be made. Registered participants will be called in the order their requests were received during the “Public Comment” portion of the meeting.
  4. Review of Board Business Items
    1. Trustee Remarks
    2. Chancellor’s Overview and Announcements
  5. Review of Proposed Consent Agenda Items for Board Meeting on February 26, 2026
    1. June 11, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)
    2. June 11, 2026, Work Session Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)
    3. June 18, 2026, Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)
  6. Review of Proposed Individual Action Items for Board Meeting on February 26, 2026
    1. Consideration and Approval of Expenditure Authority Through Cooperative Agreements, State Contracts, and Inter-local Agreements for Various Commodities and Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27
    2. Authorize the Execution of a One-Year Contract with Identity Automation, LP for SaaS RapidIdentity Licensing Subscription and Identity and Access Management (IAM) Services in an Amount Up To $441,307.26
    3. Consideration and Approval of Facilities Reservation Rental Rates for District Facilities During Academic Year 2026-2027 Based on Current Tarrant County College District Rental Rate Guidelines for Facility Usage
    4. Authorize the Execution of Agreements with Absolute Software Corporation and Dell Financial Services L.L.C. for the Absolute Resilience for Education Platform for a Three-Year Term in an Amount Up To $744,000.00
    5. Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Marsh (McGriff), Roach, Howard, Smith & Barton (RHSB) and Higginbotham in an Amount Up To $3,251,990 with Renewal Options of Three to Five Years
    6. Rescind the Decision Made in March 2026 Charging Student Fees for FY27 Including a New General Fee, General Lab Fee, and Specific Course Fees
    7. Board of Trustees Endorsement of the FY2027 Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan (Fund 40)
    8. Authorize Execution of an Agreement With Lawn Patrol Service, Inc. for Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services, at Multiple Locations, in an Amount up to $455,555.10, With Two Remaining Optional One-Year Renewal Terms, Inclusive of Owner-Controlled Contingency
    9. Authorize the transfer of operating reserves of $12,000,000 to the Capital Improvement Fund and $4,000,000 to the Technology Infrastructure and Refresh Fund
    10. 2026-27 Proposed Budget Presentation
    11. Board Evaluation
  7. Chancellor’s Report
  8. Closed Session
    The Board will conduct a closed meeting in order to discuss matters permitted by the following sections of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Board may reconvene in open session and act on any item listed on the Executive Session Agenda in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

    1. Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
      To seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

      1. Legal issues regarding any item listed on today’s meeting agenda.
    2. Section 551.072, Deliberations Regarding Real Property
      Deliberate the purchase, sale, exchange, lease or value of real property where deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the District in negotiations with a third party.
    3. Section 551.074, Deliberations on Personnel Matters
      Deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
    4. Section 551.076, Deliberations on Security Devices or Security Audits
      Deliberate regarding the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
  9. Consideration and Action on Closed Session Items
  10. Adjournment and Announcement of Next Meeting

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Posted at 1:50 p.m. on August 7, 2026

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