TCC Board of Trustees Work Session Meeting at 2 p.m. on May 14, 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, May 14, 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, May 14, 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. April 9, 2026, Work Session Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)
    2. April 16, 2026, Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)
    3. April 25, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)
    4. Trustee Remarks
    5. Chancellor’s Overview and Announcements
      – Faculty Senate Introductions
      – Ms. Michelle York, QEP Director & English Instructor – Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Update
      – Dr. Kirsten Jakowitsch, Interim President NE Campus – Childcare Centers Update
  5. Review of Proposed Consent Agenda Items for Board Meeting on February 26, 2026
    There are no Consent Agenda items for this meeting.
  6. Review of Proposed Individual Action Items for Board Meeting on February 26, 2026
    1. Authorize Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with American Airlines (American) for Candidate Referral and Recruitment Engagement
    2. Authorize Execution of an Amendment to the Contract with Universal Protection Services d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services to (1) Extend the Contract Term Through March 31, 2027, and (2) Replace the Pricing Schedule in its Entirety, for an Amount Not To Exceed $1,630,222.36
    3. Adopt Additions, Revisions, and Deletions to (LOCAL) Policies as Recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) in the TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 51 and any Additional College Revisions as Reflected on the Attached Redline and Clean Versions of the Policies Included in the Board Memo
    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 the Execution of an Agreement with Solid Border, Inc. for Palo Alto Networks Security Equipment and a Three-Year Software License in an Amount Up To $455,980.52
    6. Authorize the Execution of a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement for Network Cabling with Southwest Networks, Inc. and Network Cabling Services in an Amount Up To $1,000,000.00, with a Maximum of $100,000.00 Annually per Vendor with Two Optional One-Year Renewals
    7. Authorize the Execution of a Five-Year Enterprise License Agreement with Sequel Data Systems Inc. for VMware in an Amount Up To $3,794,230.00
    8. Authorize the Execution of a Purchase from Dell Marketing L.P. for Wyse Management Suite Pro Software and Support in the Amount of $87,125.02
    9. Authorize Execution of a Participation Agreement with the City of Fort Worth to Pay Assessments to Public Improvement District Number 23-Panther Island in an Annual Amount Up To $16,000.00
    10. Authorize an Increase in Supplemental TCCD Funds in an Amount Up To $11,811.00 to Complete the Building Construction on the Northwest Campus Childcare Facility
    11. Authorize Execution of an Agreement with Vision Builders Management, LLC in an Amount up to $596,535.96 to Complete Foundation Structural Repairs at SE SE02, Inclusive of Owner-Controlled Contingency
  7. Chancellor’s Report
  8. Name-Clearing Hearing
    1. “Dr. Kihyoung Choi”
  9. 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.
  10. Consideration and Action on Closed Session Items
  11. Adjournment and Announcement of Next Meeting

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Posted at 2:00 p.m. on May 8, 2026

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