Western Texas College

Scurry County Junior College District

Snyder, Texas

Board Meeting, 12:30 P.M.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Palmer Hall Boardroom

Agenda

I. Call to Order

A. Dr. Kidd will give the invocation
B. Recognize guests

II. Public comments for any agenda or non-agenda item with a 3-minute limit per person

III. Routine Matters

A. Recommended Action

a. Approval of board minutes June 8, 2026
b. Approval of financial information June 2026
c. Personnel

i. Consideration of approval of employment contract for Mr. Trinity Palmer, head athletic trainer (Ms. Davis)
ii. Consideration of approval of employment contract for Mr. Jacob Walters, head men's rodeo coach (Ms. Davis)
iii. Consideration of approval of employment contract for Ms. Timmi Hutchings, head women's rodeo coach (Ms. Davis)
iv. Consideration of approval of employment contract for Ms. Holly Joplin, English instructor (Ms. Ducheneaux)

B. New Business

a. Consideration of approval of the strategic plan and companion documents (Dr. Sharp)
b. Consideration of approval of curriculum approval (Dr. Sharp)
c. Consideration of approval of RFP Maintenance and Facility Contract (Ms. Claxton)
d. Consideration of approval to pay off the maintenance tax notes (Ms. Claxton)
e. Consideration of approval for Dr. Laurie Sharp, Ms. Patricia Claxton, Ms. Stephanie Ducheneaux, and Mr. Ralph Ramon to sign documents for West Texas State Bank (Ms. Claxton)
f. Consideration of approval for Ms. Patricia Claxton, Ms. Marjann Morrow, Ms. Tara Brown, and Ms. Ashley Ramirez to conduct bank business with West Texas State Bank and allow Ms. Patricia Claxton to add individuals as needed (Ms. Claxton)

V. Information and Discussion

A. Preliminary Budget 2026-2027 (Ms. Claxton)
B. Security camera update (Ms. Claxton)
C. Developmental program progress report (Ms. Ducheneaux)
D. Graduation metric (Dr. Sewell)
E. Comprehensive continuing education review (Dr. Sharp)
F. Personnel update (Dr. Sharp)
G. President's report (Dr. Sharp)

VI. Board Members will watch a short video for investment training

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board will go into executive session. The executive session will be held under the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, including but not limited to, Section 551.071, Section 551.072, Section 551.074, Section 551.076, Section 551.082(a), and Section 551.083.