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MEETING

PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CENTER

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REVISED

DATE: July 20, 2011 3:00 p.m.

1.0 GENERAL FUNCTIONS 1.1 Call to Order Present 1.2 Roll Call Not Present Motion 1.3 Approval of Minutes:

June 21, 2011 The minutes recorded in the agenda are a summary of the presentations and actions taken. Tape recorded minutes comprise the full official minutes.

Exhibit 1.3 Pages 1-13

Second Ayes Nays Abstain

1.4 Welcome to Guests and Staff Members 1.5 Open Forum 1.6 Presentations by Individuals, Groups, and Organizations: 1.6.1 Optional presentations will be made by the

presidents of the Classified Staff Association, the Professional Staff Association, the Faculty Association, and the Student Government Association.

1.7 Communications: None 1.8 Board of Trustees Business: Motion 1.8.1 The Board of Trustees will deliberate upon the

acceptance of the resignation of Dr. Richard M. Rhodes, President of the College, effective August 31, 2011.

No Exhibit Second Ayes Nays Abstain Motion 1.8.2 The Board of Trustees will deliberate on the process

of the ultimate employment of the new president, including the appointment of an interim president.

No Exhibit Second Ayes Nays Abstain

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Agenda Regular July 20, 2011

1.9 Board Reports 1.9.1 Treasurer’s Report

June 30, 2011

Exhibit 1.9.1 Pages 14-40

1.9.2 President’s Report Motion 1.10 Consent Docket Second Ayes Nays Abstain 2.0 ADMINISTRATION - None

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Motion 3.1 Full-Time Institutionally-Funded Actions Exhibit 3.1

Page 41

Second Ayes Nays Abstain Motion 3.2 Full-Time Externally Funded Actions – NO ITEMS

No Items Second

Ayes Nays Abstain Motion 3.3 Information Items

(No action required)

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Motion 4.1 Consideration and deliberation on the approval to renew

the one (1) year software maintenance contract with SCT SunGard Higher Education in the amount of $274,447. Note: To approve the renewal of the software maintenance support contract for the Banner enterprise system for fiscal year 2011-2012. Funding is provided by the Software Maintenance account. Resource Person: Jenny Girón

Exhibit 4.1 Page 43


Motion 4.2 Consideration and deliberation on the approval of a two

(2) year contract for bank depository services with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Note: To approve the bank depository contract for a two-year term beginning September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2013. Resource Person: Ernst Roberts



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Motion 5.1 Consideration and deliberation on the approval of a

contract for the construction of a 25,500 square foot Enrollment Services Building to be located at the Valle Verde Campus with Banes General Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $4,076,140. Note: To approve a contract for the construction of a new Enrollment Services Building to house Admissions and Registrar, Bursar Services, and Financial Aid to help alleviate the current overcrowding at the Student Services Center at the Valle Verde Campus. Funding is provided by the Valle Verde New SSC Building Construction Budget. Resource Person: Ernst Roberts



Motion 5.2 Consideration and deliberation on the approval of an

increase to the existing contract to provide a 10% contingency fund for the Math Emporium project at the Valle Verde Campus with Nortex Modular Space, in the additional amount not to exceed $26,650. Note: To approve a 10% contingency fund for the Math Emporium project at the Valle Verde Campus. Funding is provided by the Valle Verde Math Lab Building Budget. Resource Person: Ernst Roberts

Exhibit 5.2 Page 51


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Motion 6.1 Consideration and deliberation on the approval of a three-

year contract to host the El Paso Community College Virtual College with SunGard Higher Education in the amount of $715,653. Note: To approve a three (3) year contract effective September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2014, to provide services and infrastructure support to students and faculty, and administrative support to the Distance Education Office. Funding is provided by the Technology Fund Budget. Resource Person: Dennis Brown

Exhibit 6.1 Page 52



year contract renewal for the Blackboard Course Management System software license in the amount of $175,105. Note: To approve a three (3) year contract renewal effective September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2014 for EPCC students and faculty to use the Blackboard e-Learning software for distance education. Funding is provided by the Technology Fund Budget. Resource Person: Dennis Brown

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Motion 6.3 Consideration and deliberation on the approval to

purchase a Sony/Sans Virtuoso™ Major Lab System for the Transmountain Language Lab from Teaching System Inc., in the amount of $89,330. Note: To approve the purchase of a state-of-the-art instructional lab system to replace outdated equipment in the language lab at the Transmountain Campus. Funding is provided by the Integrated Technology Committee Fund Budget. Resource Person: Dennis Brown

Exhibit 6.3 Page 54


Motion 6.4 Consideration and deliberation on the approval to

purchase document cameras for the district-wide smart classrooms from Tech Depot in the amount of $84,339. Note: To approve the purchase of document cameras to replace outdated equipment in thirty-four (34) district-wide smart classrooms. Funding is provided by the Integrated Technology Committee Fund Budget. Resource Person: Dennis Brown

Exhibit 6.4 Page 55


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year contract for a Roam Secure Alert Network (RSAN) mass notification software with Cooper Notification in the amount of $120,594. Note: To approve the Software as a Service (SaaS) that provides the capability to reach all students and employees using one or more means of communication in the event of natural disasters or emergency situations. Funding is provided by the Vehicle Registration and Technology Funds. Resource Person: Linda Gonzalez-Hensgen

Exhibit 7.1 Page 56


Motion 7.2 Consideration and deliberation on the approval of

Continuing Education tuition rates for new courses. Note: Workforce/Economic Development and Continuing Education department is requesting approval for changes in tuition. Resource Person: Yolanda Chávez Ahner



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Continuing Education tuition rates for revised courses. Note: Workforce/Economic Development and Continuing Education department is requesting approval for changes in tuition. Resource Person: Yolanda Chávez Ahner



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Motion 8.1 Consideration and deliberation on the acceptance of a

donation of educational furniture. Note: To accept the donation from Spectrum Industries of consoles for distance education classrooms. Resource Person: Ernst Roberts

Exhibit 8.1 Page 66


Motion 9.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Second Ayes Nays Abstain Motion 10.0 ADJOURNMENT


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MINUTES

PUBLIC MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

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DATE: June 21, 2011 5:00 p.m.

1.0 GENERAL FUNCTIONS 1.1 Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.

by Board of Trustees Chair Art Fierro.

Present 1.2 Roll Call – All members of the Board of Trustees were

present.

Not Present Mr. Fierro led the Trustees and audience in the Pledge of

Allegiance.

Motion 1.3 Approval of Minutes:

May 18, 2011 The minutes recorded in the agenda are a summary of the presentations and actions taken. Tape recorded minutes comprise the full official minutes. Motion to approve was made by Trustee Carmen Olivas Graham and seconded by Trustee Brian Haggerty. Motion to approve passed.



1.4 Welcome to Guests and Staff Members – Mr. Fierro

welcomed the guests and staff members in the audience to the meeting.

1.5 Open Forum - Mr. Raul Arizpe (counselor) addressed the

Board of Trustees regarding non-competitive employment of individuals. Ms. Laura Reyes, Ms. Crystal Lean and Ms. Ana Valdez addressed the Board of Trustees regarding their support of the Toddler Tech program at the Northwest Campus Library.

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Minutes Regular June 21, 2011 Page 2

1.6 Presentations by Individuals, Groups, and Organizations: 1.6.1 Optional presentations will be made by the

presidents of the Classified Staff Association, the Professional Staff Association, the Faculty Association, and the Student Government Association.

Ms. Lori Hoefner (representative, Professional

Staff Association) addressed the Board of Trustees regarding salary enhancement for staff. She requested that a line item in the budget be added for salary enhancement to protect the concept of providing salary increases to employees.

Dr. Carina Ramirez (president, Faculty

Association) addressed the Board of Trustees regarding the hiring of the new Deans and stated that they hoped to see the hiring process move forward quickly. She addressed concerns of interim positions being named to permanent positions without Board approval, only with executive approval. She also addressed salary increases for faculty. The recommendation from the Faculty is to increase faculty salaries by 2% over and above the step increase.

1.6.2 Dr. Rhodes will recognize individuals retiring from

the College District. Dr. Rhodes recognized Mr. Arturo (Tury)

Ascarate (Library Technical Services) for his thirty-one years of dedicated service to the College District.

1.7 Communications: None

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1.8 Board of Trustees Business: None 1.9 Board Reports 1.9.1 Treasurer’s Report

May 31, 2011 No action is necessary.


1.9.2 President’s Report 1.9.2.1 As part of the President’s Report, Josette

Shaughnessy (associate vice president, Budget and Financial Services) will present updated information regarding the 2011-2012 Budget.

Ms. Shaughnessy updated the Board of Trustees

with the latest information available regarding budget development for 2011-2012. She noted that more detailed property tax information would be available in late July when the Central Appraisal District releases its final figures. She also added that the tuition revenue was based on this year’s enrollment and we would have a better picture for tuition next year as fall enrollment continues. Based on the preliminary figures, she informed the Trustees that if the Board adopts an 8% tax increase, the funding shortfall from the State can be covered and there would be a surplus of $68,532 for the budget that is being proposed.

Dr. Rhodes informed the Board of Trustees that

El Paso Community College (EPCC) is hosting the Texas Association of Community College Business Offers (TACCBO) conference from June 22-25. He also stated that EPCC was among a cadre of five colleges in the State that

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was awarded the Completion by Design Grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He noted that only four other states received this funding. He noted that the Gates Foundation has set aside $35 million for the Completion by Design Grant.

Motion 1.10 Consent Docket

Motion to approve was made by Dr. Graham and seconded by Trustee Belen Robles. Motion to approve passed.


2.0 ADMINISTRATION Motion 2.1.1 The following policy is presented for second reading

and adoption: 4.13.01 Employee Indebtedness to the District Motion to approve was made by Dr. Graham.



Secretary John Uxer addressed the motion and

discussed concerns he had with the wording in the proposed policy. Dr. Uxer amended the motion by substituting the following motion: “that the Board request the President, and/or staff to develop a suggested policy statement pertaining to employee indebtedness to the District and present it to the Board for consideration at the next Board Meeting.” The motion was seconded by Mr. Haggerty.

Motion as amended passed.

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Motion 3.1 Full-Time Institutionally-Funded Actions

Motion to approve was made by Mr. Haggerty and seconded by Mrs. Robles. Motion to approve passed.


Second Ayes Nays Abstain Motion 3.2 Full-Time Externally Funded Actions

Item adopted on the consent docket.

Exhibit 3.2 Page 51

Second Ayes Nays Abstain Motion 3.3 Information Items

(No action required)

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contract award for automobile, liability, and property commercial insurance with Wells Fargo Insurance Services in an amount not to exceed $355,000. Note: To approve a one-year contract award for district-wide automobile, general liability, educator’s legal liability, property, and crime insurance for the period of September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012. Funding will be provided by the Insurance Property Budget. Resource Person: Ernst Roberts Motion to approve items 4.1 and 4.2 was made by Mr. Haggerty and seconded by Mr. Fierro. Motion to approve passed. (Note: Dr. Graham voted no on this item.)

Exhibit 4.1 Page 53


Motion 4.2 Consideration and deliberation on the approval to increase

the amount for informational billboards for fiscal year 2010-2011 with Clear Channel Outdoors in an additional amount not to exceed $290,000. Note: To approve an increase in the amount for informational billboards for fiscal year 2010-2011. Funding is provided by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board State Leadership Grant. Resource Person: Ernst Roberts Item passed. (Note: Dr. Graham voted no on this item.)

Exhibit 4.2 Page 54


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renewal of a campus agreement for Microsoft Academic Licensing from Dell in the amount of $215,276. Note: To approve a one-year license renewal for Microsoft software that provides updates and upgrades, support resources and tools, and E-Learning courses. Funding is provided by the Integrated Technology Committee and Technology Funds. Resource Person: Jenny Girón Motion to approve was made by Dr. Graham and seconded by Mr. Haggerty. Motion to approve passed.

Exhibit 4.3 Page 55


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Motion 6.1 Consideration and deliberation on the approval of the

continuation of a contract and an increase in the dollar amount of the contract for services related to Phase II of the state-wide Career and Technical Education Marketing Plan with Interact Communications, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Note: To continue the contract and increase the dollar amount to implement a state-wide communication plan for career & technical education. Funding is provided by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Resource Person: Christina Ponce Motion to approve was made by Mr. Fierro and seconded by Trustee Nicolás Domínguez. Motion to approve passed.

Exhibit 6.1 Page 56


Motion 6.2 Consideration and deliberation on the approval of an

increase to the existing contract for books and online databases used in the College libraries with Gale Cengage Learning in the amount not to exceed $17,000. Note: To approve an increase to the existing contract for reference books, online databases, and access to Literary Criticism Online used by College libraries for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Funding is provided by Library Technical Services and campus libraries. Resource Person: Dennis Brown Motion to approve was made by Dr. Graham and seconded by Mrs. Robles. Motion to approve passed.

Exhibit 6.2 Page 57


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Motion 7.1 Consideration and deliberation on the approval of a six (6)

month renewal and a new one (1) year lease contract for the rental of apartments for two Scholarships for Education and Economic Development (SEED) Programs with The Phoenix Apartments in an amount not to exceed $66,880. Note: To provide housing for SEED Program I students for July–December 2011 and SEED Program II students for July 2011–June 2012. Funding is provided by the SEED Program grant. Resource Person: Ernst Roberts Motion to approve items 7.1 and 7.2 was made by Mr. Haggerty and seconded by Mr. Fierro. Motion to approve passed.

Exhibit 7.1 Page 58



Continuing Education tuition rates for new courses. Note: As new courses are brought into the inventory, the Board of Trustees approves the associated tuition rates. Resource Person: Yolanda Chávez Ahner Item passed.



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cooperative agreement and funds from the University of Texas at San Antonio and the U.S. Small Business Administration in the amount of $10,000. Note: El Paso Community College (EPCC) received a cooperative agreement consisting of funds from the South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center Region of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to host one-day business forums dedicated to attracting small businesses to learn and access new markets in government contracting, exporting and sustainable business practices. Resource Person: Yolanda Chávez Ahner Motion to approve was made by Mr. Haggerty and seconded by Dr. Graham. Motion to approve passed.

Exhibit 8.1 Page 61



Smart Technologies 2000i system demo unit and two modules for Bosch cameras. Note: To accept the donation from Checkpoint Services of a Smart Technologies 2000i system demo unit and to accept the donation from CFI Security of two (2) modules for Bosch cameras. Resource Person: Ernst Roberts Item adopted on the consent docket.

Exhibit 8.2 Page 62


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Motion 9.0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

The Board of Trustees recessed into closed or Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. as authorized by the Texas open Meetings Act to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code; to consult with legal counsel regarding pending, contemplated or threatened litigation or settlement offers as authorized by section 551.071(1) or on a matter in which the duty of legal counsel arises under section 551.071(2) of the code; to deliberate on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee as authorized by Section 551.074 of the code; and to deliberate regarding college district security as authorized by section 551.075 of the code. The meeting was reconvened at 6:55 p.m.


Motion Motion was made by Mr. Fierro and seconded by Mr.

Haggerty to hold a Budget Workshop at 12:00 noon followed by a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 20. Motion passed. (Note: Dr. Graham and Mr. Domínguez were not present for the vote.)



Motion 10.0 ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Robles and seconded by Mr. Haggerty. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.


Exhibit 3.1 REVISION

Full-Time Institutionally-Funded Actions

(Exhibit 3.1.1) 07/20/11

Badillo, Maria A.

Dean, Architecture, Arts, Mathematics,

& Science

Administrator

Dean, Architecture, Arts, Mathematics,

& Science

08/01/11 – 08/31/11

Grade E

Competitive Appointment

(Replacement Action)

Lerma, Raul

Interim Executive Director,

Student Financial Aid

Administrator

Financial Aid Office

Temporary Status

07/01/11 – 08/31/11

Grade E

Noncompetitive Appointment


Ortiz, Estela

Program Manager

Professional Support

Workforce Development

Temporary Status

07/01/11 – 7/31/11

Grade D

Extension of Appointment

Penley, Julie

Dean, Instructional Programs

Mission Del Paso

Administrator

Dean, Instructional Programs

08/01/11 – 08/31/11

Grade E



Serna, Raul

Instructor

Faculty

Electrical Journeyman

Temporary (AVI) Status

07/18/11 – 08/31/11

Grade A/5


(New Position)

Exhibit 3.3

Information Items

(No Action Required)

(Exhibit 3.3.1) 07/20/11

Resignations:

Retirements:

Villa, Rebecca

Student Services Assistant III

Counseling

06/30/11

(Exhibit 4.1.1) 07/20/11

FINANCIAL SERVICES ABSTRACT

Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval to renew the one (1) year software maintenance contract with SCT SunGard Higher Education.

Amount: $274,447

Requestor: Gary Chacon Area Responsible: Information Technology

Resource Persons: Jenny Girón, Gary Chacon

Purpose: To approve the renewal of the software maintenance support contract for the Banner

enterprise system for 2011-2012 fiscal year with SCT SunGard Higher Education. Explanation: The software maintenance support contract is for the SCT SunGard Higher Education

Banner enterprise system. The enterprise system provides student and administrative software services. It is utilized district wide by the following student support areas: Admissions and Registrar, Financial Aid, Counseling, and Student Web Registration. The administrative support areas include Budget, General Accounting, Payroll, Data Payables, Accounts Receivable, Cashiering, Tuition, Purchasing, Property Control, Shipping and Receiving, Human Resources, and Banner employee web services.

This purchase is conducted through the State of Texas Department of Information

Systems contract for SunGard Banner maintenance which is administered by Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, as allowed by the Information Resources Act, Texas Government code, Section 2054.0565(b).

Funding is provided by the Software Maintenance account. Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees. Vendor: Texas A&M University

6300 Ocean Drive – Unit 5767 Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5767

Date: 09/01/11 Account: 11000-75006 Budget: $1,296,893 Expenditures to date: $ 0 Balance: $1,296,893

(Exhibit 4.2.1) 07/20/11

FINANCIAL SERVICES ABSTRACT - REVISED

Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval of a two (2) year contract for bank depository services with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Requestor: Fernando Flores Area Responsible: Comptroller

Resource Persons: Ernst Roberts, Josette Shaughnessy, Fernando Flores

Purpose: To approve the bank depository contract with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., for a two-

year term beginning September 1, 2011 and ending August 31, 2013. Explanation: The College current two-year contract with Wells Fargo Bank Texas, N.A., expires on

August 31, 2011. In June 2011, the College initiated the College Depository bid process for the purpose of selecting a banking institution based on the total package of services offered by the banking institution. Banks were requested to submit bids according to the statutory bid form prescribed by the Texas Education Code so that a uniform comparison with other bids was possible. The comprehensive bid form addressed interest rates paid by banks for investment alternatives. Banks were also requested to submit service charge rates for collection and disbursement services, direct deposits, wire transfers, credit card processing, accounts reconciliation, and other services. On June 27, 2011, a public bid opening was held and the following banks submitted bids:

Bank of America, N.A. BBVA Compass JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Pioneer Bank Wells Fargo Bank Texas, N.A. It is the recommendation of the Bid Analysis Committee that JP Morgan Chase Bank,

N.A., be awarded the two-year College Depository bid because JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., offered the best overall package of services as supported in the attached bid tabulation.

Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees. Vendor: JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

201 E. Main; 2nd Floor El Paso, TX 79901

(Exhibit 4.2.2) 07/20/11

EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

BANK DEPOSITORY SERVICES

BID #11-006

ANALYSIS The services contained in this Bid will be utilized by District employees for the purpose of assisting with the banking functions for funds of the District. Requests for Bids were advertised for two (2) consecutive weeks in the local newspaper, the El Paso Times. Proposal packets were issued to eighteen (18) vendors: City Bank, First National Bank Texas, Wells Fargo Bank, United Bank of El Paso, JP Morgan Chase, Inter National Bank, Compass Bank, Bank of the West, Bank of America, Armed Forces Bank, Bank of Texas, Capital Bank, First National Bank, First Savings Bank, Pioneer Bank, Intelnet America, Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association, and Southwest Securities FSB. Proposals received are indicated on the bid tabulation. It is the recommendation of the “Bid Analysis Committee” (Ernst Roberts, Josette Shaughnessy, Fernando Flores, Thelma Monge, and Laura Tellez) that contract(s) be awarded to: JP Morgan Chase Bank, N. A. 201East Main: 2nd Floor


Vendor Requirements

JPMorgan Chase Wells Fargo BankSelection Criteria ‐ The following criteria were used by the District for evaluation and award of the contract:

100% ‐ Total

BID #11‐006 Bank Depository Services

5% ‐ Experience in providing services to similar accounts.

Bank of America‐ Merrill Lynch

BBVA‐ Compass

10% ‐ Interest rate bid on time deposits.

30% ‐ Charges for keeping District accounts, records and reports, and furnishing checks.

25% ‐ Ability of the bidder to provide the necessary services and perform the duties as depository.

25% ‐ Financial strength of institution.

5% ‐ Location(s) and hours of operation of bank offices.

9

15

25

5

5

84

3

12

25

25

5

5

75

5

96

6

22

25

25

5

5

88

6

30

25

25

5

25

Recommend Award

Pioneer Bank's proposal was disqualified due to failure to submit required forms.

A total of 18 local Banks were mailed BID packets.

Acknowledged Addendum #1 and #2Family Code FormFelony Conviction FormConflict of Interest Form

ProvidedProvided

ProvidedProvided

Acknowledged Acknowledged Acknowledged

ProvidedProvided

Acknowledged

ProvidedProvided

ProvidedProvidedProvided

Provided

(Exhibit 5.1.1) 07/20/11

PHYSICAL FACILITIES ABSTRACT

Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval of a contract for the construction of a 25,500 square foot Enrollment Services Building to be located at the Valle Verde Campus with Banes General Contractors, Inc.

Amount: $4,076,140

Requestor: Rick Lobato Area Responsible: Physical Plant

Resource Persons: Ernst Roberts, Rick Lobato, Rick Torres

Purpose: To approve a contract with Banes General Contractors, Inc., for the construction of a new

25,500 square foot Enrollment Services Building at the Valle Verde Campus. Explanation: The construction of the new Enrollment Services Building will help to alleviate the current

overcrowding at the Student Services Center. This new single story building will provide a new streamlined design that will house Admissions and Registrar, Bursar Services, and Financial Aid providing a one-stop enrollment services area for our students. In addition, the construction of this building will free up much needed space in the existing Student Services Center for the expansion of other departments located at the Valle Verde Campus.

Note: This abstract contains a fee not to exceed $65,000 to C F Associates, Inc., to

perform the Master Replat of the entire Valle Verde Campus. This is a new City of El Paso requirement that became effective May 17, 2011 after completion of our design and will affect all future projects at EPCC. This replat will be good for future projects at the Valle Verde Campus.

Contract – Banes Construction $3,487,400 Contingency 10% 348,740 Information Technology cable expansion 75,000 Electric service expansion 100,000 City of El Paso Replat (through CFA) 65,000 Total $4,076,140 The recommendation is based on Competitive Sealed Proposal process (CSP#11-012), per

Texas Education Code 44.031. Funding is provided by the VV New SSC Building Construction Budget. Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees. Vendor: Banes General Contractors, Inc. 6001 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, Texas 79932

Date: 07/06/11 Account: 91416-M91416 Budget: $4,399,470 Expenditures to date: $ 10,400 Balance: $4,389,070

(Exhibit 5.1.2) 07/20/11

EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: VALLE VERDE ENROLLMENT SERVICES BUILDING

CSP #11-012

ANALYSIS The secured service(s) contained in this CSP will be utilized by El Paso County Community College District on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Competitive Sealed Proposals were advertised for two (2) consecutive weeks in the local newspaper, the El Paso Times. Proposal packets were issued to twenty six (26) vendors. Proposals received are indicated on the CSP tabulation. Regarding the District’s check on the Proposers’ references, two of the three references provided by each of ten proposers were successfully checked. However, despite three attempts over two business days to reach each of the three references provided by Lloyd Hamilton Construction Inc., contact could not be made with any of Lloyd Hamilton Construction Inc.’s references as calls were not returned by any of the three references provided before the evaluation meeting. It is the recommendation of the “CSP Analysis Committee” (Rick Lobato, Rick Torres, Jose L. Ramirez, Fernie Flores and Daryle Hendry) that a contract be awarded to:

Banes General Contractors, Inc. 6001 Doniphan Dr. El Paso, TX 79932

CSP #11-012 Valle Verde Enrollment Services Building

Banes General Contractors, Inc.

Benning Construction, Inc.

Blair‐Hall Co. Inc.Dantex

Construction Co.

F.T. James Construction Inc.

High Ridge General

Contractor, Inc.

Lloyd Hamilton Construction Inc.

Medlock Commercial Contractors

Jefferey C. Stone Inc., dba

Summit Builders

Sunlight Enterprises Co.,

Inc.

Urban Associates Inc.

Cost Proposal for Turnkey ProjectBase Proposal for the complete project construction project as defined in the technical specifications of the Project Manual, excluding any alternates. Work will be substantially complete within 365 calendar from the date of notice to proceed

3,487,400$ 3,948,404$ 3,458,126$ 3,575,000$ 3,494,111$ 3,667,000$ 3,380,200$ 3,558,000$ 3,799,000$ 3,529,500$ 3,782,000$

Base Proposal to be complete within____________calendar days.

335 365 270 365 365 365 300 365 365 365 335

Amounts(pricing) proposed will be held through August 10, 2011.

Agrees Agrees Agrees Agrees Agrees Agrees Agrees Agrees Agrees Agrees Agrees

Required InformationRespondent shall provide a minimum of three (3) references from organizations where similar and recent projects have been provided using “PROPOSAL FORM – ATTACHMENT A” . The District reserves the right to contact references who can attest to the respondent’s abilities to meet or exceed the District’s requirements

Provided Provided

Provided. Proposal Form was completed

incorrectly.

Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided

Respondent will be required to submit a bid bond in an amount equal to 5% of the total proposed cost:

Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided

Respondent shall provide the total number of years it has been in business providing the services requested herein under its current name. Firm must also disclose company ownership information using Proposal Form Attachment B .


Respondent shall provide a brief company history, including the key names and credentials of key personnel that will be involved in the project. In addition, provide the proposed project approach to complete the requested project(use space provided or attach pages separately).


Respondent shall state the city & state where its company’s headquarters are located on the Proposal form, page 29.


Respondent shall submit a list of sub-contractors by using Proposal form Attachment C. The District reserves the right to approve or reject sub-contractors in its best interest.


Describe what separates our company from other organizations performing the same service. Include I the response the warranty being offered for products and services.


Signed copies of the Felony Conviction Form, Family Code Form & Conflict of Interest Form, and proposal submitted:

Provided ProvidedOnly one Felony Conviction Form

was signed.Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided Provided

Acknowledged Addenda #1 & #2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Evaluation Criteria Ratings Key Factor Maximum Points

Banes General Contractors,

Inc.

Benning Construction,

Inc.

Blair‐Hall Co. Inc.

Dantex Construction

Co.

F.T. James Construction

Inc.

High Ridge General

Contractor, Inc.

Lloyd Hamilton Construction

Inc.

Medlock Commercial Contractors

Jefferey C. Stone Inc., dba

Summit Builders

Sunlight Enterprises Co., Inc.

Urban Associates

Inc.

0 = Unable to evaluate due to inadequate or missing information1 = Unsatisfactory; fails to meet minimum requirements2 = Average; meets minimum requirements3 = Above average; evidences sufficient quality of goods/services4 = Outstanding; evidences high level of quality of goods/services5 = Superior; evidences the highest level of quality of good/services0 = Unable to evaluate due to inadequate or missing information1 = Unsatisfactory; fails to meet minimum requirements2 = Average; meets minimum requirements3 = Above average; evidences sufficient quality of goods/services4 = Outstanding; evidences high level of quality of goods/services5 = Superior; evidences the highest level of quality of good/services0 = Unacceptable; proposal lacks sufficient detail for proper evaluation1 = Unsatisfactory; proposal is missing significant amount of detail/information2 = Average; proposal included the minimum required detail/information3 = Above average; proposal was detailed and met the minimum needs of the District4 = Outstanding; proposal was detailed and adequately meets the needs of the District5 = Superior; proposal was highly detailed and meets and exceeds the needs of the District0 = No History1 = Completely dissatisfied2 = Somewhat dissatisfied3 = Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied4 = Somewhat satisfied5 = Completely satisfied0 = Unable to evaluate due to inadequate or missing information1 = Unsatisfactory; fails to meet minimum requirements2 = Average; meets minimum requirements

3 = Above average; evidences more than sufficient quality4 = Outstanding; evidences high level of quality5 = Superior; evidences the highest level of quality and results0 = Unacceptable; proposal lacks sufficient detail for proper evaluation1 = Unsatisfactory; proposal is missing significant amount of detail/information2 = Average; proposal included the minimum required detail/information3 = Above average; proposal was well-detailed, though some information is missing4 = Outstanding; proposal was detailed, with only minor information missing5 = Superior; proposal was highly detailed and complete

Recommend Award85.92 57.36 66.21 72.29 64.06 71.06 56.20 69.25 68.54 66.72 80.28

Comments: The Proposal Form from Blair-Hall Co., Inc. was completed incorrectly.

3.8

Scope of Work per Specification for CSP #11-012 Valle Verde Enrollment Services BuildingThe El Paso County Community College District (“District”) is requesting competitive sealed proposals from qualified contractors to serve as General Contractor’s providing services related to the construction of the Valle Verde Enrollment Services Building located at 919 Hunter, El Paso, Texas, 79915. The contractor shall furnish all the labor, materials, services and equipment necessary for and incidental to the project as called for on the drawings and in the project manual. All materials, equipment, and construction shall be in compliance with local and national building codes.

31.28

12.0

8.4

17.6

0.0

7.2

The vendor's past relationship with the District (5 pts.)

6.4

1.81 5

2

1.0 0.0

4.0

2.6

10

0.0

7.2 7.8

16.8

35 33.86

8.8

9.0

33.0933.92 29.96 34.21

4.8

8.4

Formula: (Low Base Amount ÷ Other Base Bid Amount)= N x 35

3

The reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods and services (15 pts.) • Contractor's references

Purchase price (35 pts.) n/a

2.0

14.48.0

3.4

10.4

Total Points

5

8.0

1 4.0

CSP#11-012 Valle Verde Enrollment Services Building

2 10

The quality of the vendor's goods and services (10 pts.) • Contractor's demonstrated capabilities based on information provided in proposal response.

15 2.4 9.6 9.0

The total long term cost to the District to acquire the vendor's goods or services (10 pts.) • Ability to complete project within timeframe • Duration of pricing offered to District

Any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids or proposals (5 pts.)

2.0

4.0

1.4

5.6

12.6

6.8 7.2 6.0

9.0

32.26 35.00 33.25 31.14 33.52

9.6

The extent to which the vendor's goods or services meet the District's needs (20 pts.) • Contractor's project approach to complete project • Contractor's experience • Contractor’s capability to substantially reduce the project completion time from the 365 calendar days as stated in the CSP request.

20 9.64

6.8 4.05.24.4 7.2

2.8 2.0 3.2 2.6

4.8

12.8 8.0 11.2 12.8 10.4

4.8 5.2 5.2

3.2

5.2

2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

(Exhibit 5.2.1) 07/20/11

PHYSICAL FACILITIES ABSTRACT

Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval of an increase to the existing contract to provide a 10% contingency fund for the Math Emporium project at the Valle Verde Campus with Nortex Modular Space.

Additional Amount:(Not to Exceed)

$26,650

Requestor: Rick Lobato Area Responsible: Physical Plant

Resource Persons: Ernst Roberts, Rick Lobato, Rick Torres

Purpose: To approve an increase to provide a 10% contingency fund for the Math Emporium

project at the Valle Verde Campus. This project involves the purchase, delivery, assembly and placement of a modular building.

Explanation: The Board of Trustees originally approved this contract in May 2011 in the amount of

$266,507. The amount for the contingency was mistakenly omitted from the original abstract.

Funding is provided by the Valle Verde Math Lab Building Budget.

Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees. Vendor: Nortex Modular Space 2504 Farrell Road Houston, TX 77073

Date: 07/13/11 Account: 91467-M91467 Budget: $375,000 Expenditures to date: $266,507 Balance: $108,493

(Exhibit 6.1.1) 07/20/11

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ABSTRACT

Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval of a three-year contract to host the El Paso Community College Virtual College with SunGard Higher Education.

Amount: $715,653

Requestor: Robert Jones Area Responsible: Distance Education

Resource Person: Dennis Brown, Lydia Tena, Robert Jones

Purpose: To approve a three (3) year contract effective September 1, 2011 through August 31,

2014 to provide services and infrastructure support to students, faculty and administrative support to the Distance Education Office.

Explanation: El Paso Community College pays a vendor to host the EPCC Virtual College. The

demand for online courses continues to increase and professional support services will ensure delivery of quality instruction. The total cost of this contract is $715,653 ($238,551 annually).

Support and service include: 1) 24x7 student and instructor help desk to respond to questions via an 800 telephone

number and an interactive website; 2) 24x7 system administration support is also provided to ensure that the system is

properly maintained; 3) 24x7 high bandwidth Course Management System server for course hosting services;

4) Faculty design and pedagogical help desk support; 5) Support for Banner integration with Blackboard, including problem identification and

resolution; 6) Other Application Service Provider (ASP) services such as 24x7 Internet access,

system administration and courseware support services for students and faculty. This vendor has demonstrated excellence in supporting EPCC’s integration between

Banner and Blackboard. This purchase is conducted through the State of Texas Department of Information

Resources contract which is administered by Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, as allowed by the Information Resources Act, Texas Government Code, Section 2054.0565(b).

Funding is provided by the Technology Fund Budget. Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees. Vendor: Texas A&M University

6300 Ocean Drive – Unit 5767 Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5767

Date: 09/1/11 Account# 91326-M91326 Budget: $1,210,820 Expenditures to Date: $ 0 Balance: $1,210,820

(Exhibit 6.2.1) 07/20/2011


Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval of a three-year contract renewal for the Blackboard Course Management System software license.

Amount: $175,105

Requestor: Robert Jones Area Responsible: Distance Education

Resource Person: Dennis Brown, Lydia Tena, Robert Jones

Purpose: To approve a three (3) year contract renewal effective September 1, 2011 through August

31, 2014 for EPCC students and faculty to use the Blackboard e-Learning software for distance education. Blackboard is the College’s online course management software.

Explanation: El Paso Community College (EPCC) pays Blackboard a license fee for EPCC students

and faculty to use the Blackboard e-Learning software for distance education. The Blackboard software is used to create the EPCC web-based educational environment utilized in distance education. The pricing below lists the annual renewals for the three-year contract.

Year 1 $ 55,545 Year 2 $ 58,322 Year 3 $ 61,238 Grand Total $175,105 A sole source letter is on file in the Purchasing and Contract Management Department. Funding is provided by the Technology Fund Budget. Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees. Vendor: Blackboard, Inc.

1899 L Street NW Washington, DC 20036

Date: 06/15/11 Account: 91326-M91326 Budget: $1,210,820 Expenditures to date: $0

Balance: $1,210,820

(Exhibit 6.3.1) 07/20/11


Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval to purchase a Sony/Sans Virtuoso™ Lab System for the Transmountain Language Lab.

Amount: $89,330

Requestor: Paula Mitchell Area Responsible: Instruction

Resource Persons: Dennis Brown, Paula Mitchell, Dell Najera

Purpose: To approve the purchase of a state-of-the-art instructional lab system to replace outdated

equipment in the language lab at the Transmountain Campus. Explanation: The lab system will give Transmountain students the same services available at the Rio

Grande and Valle Verde Language Labs. The lab serves students enrolled in all language courses including speech, reading, ESOL, and ESAL courses. The new system will allow instructors a more effective use of classroom time by providing more instructional activities and work group. The language lab gives students an additional way to listen and practice spoken and written English. The new language lab system is needed to help our students succeed.

A sole source letter is on file in the Purchasing and Contract Management Department.

Funding is provided by the Integrated Technology Committee Fund Budget. Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees. Vendor: Teaching System Inc. 4601 Hollow Tree Dr. Ste.111 Arlington, TX 76018

Date: 06/10/2011 Account: M91265-91265 Budget: $1,676,480 Expenditures to date: $ 847,905 Balance: $ 828,575

(Exhibit 6.4.1) 07/20/11


Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval to purchase Document cameras for the district-wide smart classrooms.

Amount: $84,339

Requestor: Paula Mitchell Area Responsible: Instruction

Resource Persons: Dennis Brown, Paula Mitchell, Dell Najera

Purpose: To approve the purchase of document cameras to replace outdated equipment in thirty-four

(34) district-wide smart classrooms. Explanation: The original document cameras are over five years old and need to be replaced with

improved technology. The cameras will be distributed as follows: Mission del Paso Campus – three (3) cameras Transmountain Campus – six (6) cameras Valle Verde Campus – twelve (12) cameras Rio Grande Campus – ten (10) cameras Northwest Campus – three (3) cameras This purchase is being conducted through the TCPN Cooperative Contract R4716, as

allowed under the authority of Texas Education Code 44.031 (a) (4). Funding is provided by the Integrated Technology Committee Fund Budget. Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees. Vendor: Tech Depot 6 Cambridge Drive Trumbull, CT 06611

Date: 06/06/2011 Account: M91265-91265 Budget: $1,676,480 Expenditures To date: $847,905 Balance: $828,575

(Exhibit 7.1.1) 07/20/11

STUDENT SERVICES ABSTRACT

Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval of a three-year (3) contract for a Roam Secure Alert Network (RSAN) mass notification software with Cooper Notification.

Amount: $120,594

Requestor: Jose Ramirez Area Responsible: Police Department

Resource Persons: Linda Gonzalez-Hensgen, Jose Ramirez, Richard Buller

Purpose: To approve the Software as a Service (SaaS) that provides the capability to reach all

students and employees using one or more means of communication in the event of natural disasters or human caused incidents.

Explanation: The SaaS will be uploaded with the names of all students and all employees. Emergency

situations can be transmitted as text messages, telephone messages and email messages to college and personal telephones. Cooper Notification Services integrates all organizational subscribers so EPCC will be joining UTEP and other institutions in the University of Texas system and other Texas community colleges.

After the three-year contract, Cooper Notification Services will provide the software

maintenance and upgrades for the cost of $23,895 per year.

This purchase would be conducted through the TXMAS Program contract #7-840190, in compliance with Texas Education Code 44.031(a)(4); and the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 – Interlocal Cooperation Contracts.

Funding is provided by the Vehicle Registration and Technology Funds. Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees. Vendor: Cooper Notification

103 W. Broad Street, Suite 500 Falls Church, VA 22046

Date: 07/07/11 Account: 91326-M91326 Budget: $1,210,820 Expenditures to date: $ 748,642 Balance: $ 462,178

Date: 07/07/11 Account: L31001-31001 Budget: $700,000 Expenditures to date: $539,446 Balance: $160,554

(Exhibit 7.2.1) 07/20/11


Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval of Continuing Education tuition rates for new courses.

Requestor: Yolanda Chávez Ahner Area Responsible: Workforce/Economic Development

and Continuing Education

Resource Persons: Yolanda Chávez Ahner

Purpose: Approve tuition rates for new CE courses. Explanation: As new courses are brought into the inventory, the Board of Trustees approves the

associated tuition rates. Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees.

(Exhibit 7.2.2) 07/20/11

COURSE TITLE HOURS TUITION

Advanced Technology EET 005 HAZWOPER (40 Hrs) 40 $400 EET 007 Installation - - Solar Hot Water Systems 48 $480

Allied Health

AHP 246 Transforming the Lightworker 8 $55

AHP 248 Discovering and Healing Our Energy Bodies 8 $55

AHP 258 Corrective Shoulder Techniques 7 $60

AHP 259 Assessing and Correcting Knee Pathologies 7 $60

AHP 260 Stretches For Pre-Post Sports Events 7 $60

AHP 279 Interpretation of Laboratory Results 32 $154

AHP 768 Herbal Medicine 2 $25

Children’s College PLD 945 Christmas Treats Family Fun! (Ages 6 and Up) 4 $25

PLD 946 Haunted Halloween Treats (Ages 6 and Up) 4 $25

PLD 947 Learn to Sew Halloween (Ages 12-17) 4 $28

PLD 948 Sign Language for Teens 8 $50

Personal Enrichment/Industry Training PIE 780 Real Estate Investing – Online 24 $77

PIE 781 Protect Your Money, Credit, and Identity – Online 24 $77

PIE 782 Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay – Online 24 $77

PIE 783 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 – Online 24 $77

(Exhibit 7.3.1) 07/20/11


Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the approval of Continuing Education tuition rates for revised courses.

Requestor: Yolanda Chávez Ahner Area Responsible: Workforce/Economic Development

and Continuing Education

Resource Persons: Yolanda Chávez Ahner

Purpose: Approve tuition rates for revised CE courses. Explanation: Workforce/Economic Development & Continuing Education Department is requesting

approval for changes in tuition. Comments column describes reasons for each course. Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees.

(Exhibit 7.3.2) 07/20/11

COURSE TITLE OLD

HOURS OLD

TUITION NEW

HOURS NEW

TUITION COMMENTS

Allied Health AHP 114 Current Issue in Addiction

Counseling 48 $220 48 $231 Concurrent

class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

SDH 200 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions

48 $209 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

SDH 404 High School Health Provider CPR

7 $40 7 $45 Increase in instructional costs

SDH 500 Activity Director Practicum


SDH 770 Pharmacology 48 $260 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

SDH 851 Activity Director for Long-Term Care


Computers SDB 427 A+ Practical Applications 48 $386 48 $396 Increased to

cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDB 431 Security+ 90 $336 64 $396 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDB 540 CCNA 1: Networking Basics


SDB 701 Open Source IP Telephony

64 $386 64 $396 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

(Exhibit 7.3.3) 07/20/11

COURSE

TITLE

OLD

HOURS

OLD

TUITION

NEW

HOURS

NEW

TUITION

COMMENTS

Computers (cont’d.) SDB 949 Introduction to Computer

Applications for Business and Home


SDB 950 Introduction to Computers 48 $208.50 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

SDB 953 Microsoft Office XP 48 $216 48 $246 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDB 962 Introduction to Windows 20 $110 20 $124 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDB 968 A+ Hardware Essentials 2009


SDF 300 Intro to Microsoft Office 2007


SDF 301 Microsoft Access 2003/2007for Windows


SDF 302 Microsoft PowerPoint 2003/2007 for Windows


SDF 303 Microsoft Excel 2003/2007 for Windows


SDF 304 Microsoft Word 2003/2007 for Windows


(Exhibit 7.3.4) 07/20/11

COURSE

TITLE

OLD

HOURS

OLD

TUITION

NEW

HOURS

NEW

TUITION

COMMENTS

Computers (cont’d.) SDF 306 Adobe Illustrator 60 $185 60 $205 Increased to


SDF 307 Adobe Photoshop 60 $185 60 $205 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDF 777 Web Page Design Using Flash MX


SDF 807 Keyboarding 48 $152 48 $170 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDF 808 Writing Skills 48 $112 48 $125 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDF 809 Business Math 48 $112 48 $125 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDF 816 Office Procedures 45 $132 45 $150 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDF 820 Advanced Web Page Design Using HTML


SDF 830 Adobe InDesign 60 $185 60 $205 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDF 839 Windows XP/Vista 20 $80 20 $110 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

(Exhibit 7.3.5) 07/20/11

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Computers (cont’d.) SDF 851 Intermediate Keyboarding 48 $152 48 $170 Increased to


SDF 854 Web Page Design 20 $80 20 $110 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDF 890 Office Machines 45 $132 45 $150 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDF 951 Internet & E-Mail 32 $114 32 $125 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

SDF 961 Web Page Design Using Javascript


Business Management CBL 705 Import Custom

Regulations – (License Preparation – Course I)


CBL 706 International Information Systems – (License Preparation – Course II)


MGT 332 Business Ethics 48 $208.50 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

MGT 335 Quickbooks Pro for Small Business


MGT 809 Introduction Accounting I 48 $208.50 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

(Exhibit 7.3.6) 07/20/11

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Business Management (cont’d.)

MGT 817 Management Techniques for Supervisors


MGT 824 Communication in Management


MGT 900 Introduction to Accounting II

48 $208.50 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

Real Estate

RES 814 Principles of Real Estate II for CE


RES 815 Law of Agency for CE 48 $240 48 $250 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

RES 849 Real Estate Law 48 $210 48 $231 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

RES 871 Real Estate Marketing for CE


RES 872 Real Estate Math for CE 48 $240 48 $250 Increased to cover cost of instructional supplies and salaries

RES 884 Principles of Real Estate I 48 $210 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

RES 885 Principles of Real Estate II 48 $210 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

(Exhibit 7.3.7) 07/20/11

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Real Estate (cont’d.)

RES 888 Real Estate Finance 48 $210 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

RES 956 Law of Agency 48 $210 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

RES 957 Law of Contracts 48 $210 48 $231 Concurrent class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

Law Enforcement/Safety & Security PLE 707 Driver Education 46 $360 46 $375 Increased to

cover cost in gasoline prices

PLE 711 Adult Driver Education Driving Test Course

4 $140 4 $170 Increased to cover cost in gasoline prices

PLE 712 Adult Driver Education Moderate Driving Environment Course

7 $240 7 $270 Increased to cover cost in gasoline prices

SDE 207 Concealed Handgun License Renewal Course

4 $60 4 $25 Decreased due to the department not handling the finger prints and notary service

Personal Enrichment/Industry Training PIM 409 Orchestra I 16 $58 20 $68 Concurrent

class; adjust tuition to match credit tuition

(Exhibit 8.1.1) 07/20/11

COMMUNITY SERVICES ABSTRACT

Item(s) to be Considered: Consideration and deliberation on the acceptance of the donation of educational furniture.

Requestor: Maria Amaya Area Responsible: Marketing & Community Relations Resource Persons: Ernst Roberts, Joyce Cordell

Purpose: To accept the donation of educational furniture from Spectrum Industries Inc. Explanation: Faculty will have a chance to test furniture that can be used in the distance education

classroom setting for instruction through the use of these consoles: Instructor’s media console 67020 Console #1 Instructor’s media console 67025 Console #6 MIC 38942 IDW

Recommendation: Approval by the Board of Trustees.

meeting public meeting of the board of … agenda/july_agenda_2011.pdf · board of trustees room -...

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