LCTCS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
10:00 a.m.
The Louisiana Building
Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
Meeting will be broadcast live for public interest.
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Members of the public who wish to address the Board must complete an “Opportunity for Public Comment” form either beforehand by completing the online form here or by submitting the comment form to the Administrative Secretary before the meeting begins. The public comment form shall include the name of the person who requests to testify and the specific agenda item on which the person wishes to speak. Members of the public who wish to testify shall limit public comments to those items included on the published agenda.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, a request may be submitted to [email protected] providing the name, telephone number and email address of the agency representative by 5 business days prior to the meeting.
**The Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System reserves the right to enter Executive Session in accordance with R.S. 42.16-17.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
E. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA FOR AUGUST 13, 2025
F. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 11, 2025
G. CONSENT AGENDA
1. LCTCS Approved Non-Credit Programs and Certifications
a. IBC Approvals
i. Google Project Management, Google
ii. Google Data Analytics, Google
iii. Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, Google
iv. Google AI Essentials, Google
v. ParaPro Certification, ETS
vi. Generative AI, Trane (NC3)
vii. Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) & Assembly, Kubota (NC3)
viii. Preventative Maintenance Inspection, Kubota (NC3)
ix. Maintenance Procedures, Kubota (NC3)
x. Electrical, Kubota (NC3)
xi. Hydraulics, Kubota (NC3)
xii. Engine, Kubota (NC3)
xiii. Powertrain: Transmissions, Kubota (NC3)
xiv. Brakes, Steering, Suspension (BSS), Kubota (NC3)
xv. Decarbonization, Trane (NC3)
xvi. Residential – Airflow, Trane (NC3)
xvii. Air-to-Air Heat Pumps, Trane (NC3)
xviii. Variable Speed Motors, Trane (NC3)
xix. Refrigeration Diagnostics, Trane (NC3)
xx. Data Analytics Level I, Trane (NC3)
xxi. Data Analytics Level II, Trane (NC3)
xxii. Welding – GMAW 3F Plate, American Welding Society with/without 3rd Part Exam
xxiii. Certified Flight Instructor, Federal Aviation Administration
xxiv. Commercial Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration
xxv. Private Pilot, Federal Aviation Administration
2. Baton Rouge Community College
Program Adoption
a. Associate of Science (AS) in Health Studies (CIP 51.0000) – 3 STARS
3. Bossier Parish Community College
Program Addition
a. Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Culinary Arts (CIP 12.0503) with the following Industry Based Certificates: SERV Safe Manager issued by the National Restaurant Association, Nutrition issued by the National Restaurant Association, and Hospitality Human Resources and Supervision issued by the National Restaurant Association. – 4 STARS
Program Deletions
a. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Assistant (CIP 51.0801) – 2 STARS
b. Technical Diploma (TD) in Surgical Technology (CIP 51.0909) – 4 STARS
c. Certificate of Technical Studes (CTS) in Medical Records/Billing Assistant (CIP 52.0401) – 3 STARS
d. Certificate of Technical Studes (CTS) in Retail Management (CIP 52.0212) – 4 STARS
e. Certificate of Technical Studes (CTS) in Legal Assistant (CIP 22.0301) – 4 STARS
f. Technical Diploma (TD) in Business Office Technology (CIP 52.0401) – 4 STARS
4. Delgado Community College
Program Modifications
a. Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer Degree (AALT) in Louisiana Transfer (CIP 24.0199) - TRANSFER
b. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Hospitality Management (CIP 52.0901) – 4 STARS
c. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Electrical Technology for Industrial Automation (CIP 46.0302) – 5 STARS (current name: Electrician: Small Industrial)
d. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Information Technology (CIP 11.0103) – 5 STARS
e. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Web Development (CIP 11.0801) – 5 STARS (current name: Web Site Design)
Program Deletions
a. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Business Systems Design (CIP 11.0103) – 4 STARS
b. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Banking and Lending Assistant (CIP 52.0803) – 3 STARS
5. Northshore Technical Community College
Program Addition
a. Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Specialized Welding Applications for Renewable EnergySystems (CIP 48.0508) with IBCs in GTAW/GMAW from NCCER – 4 STARS
6. Nunez Community College
Program Addition
a. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Precision Machining (CIP 48.0501) – 5 STARS
Program Modifications
a. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paralegal Studies (CIP 22.0302) – 5 STARS (current degree: Associate of Arts)
i. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Legal Assistant (CIP 22.0302) – 5 STARS (current name: Paralegal Studies)
b. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Business Management (CIP 52.0101) – 4 STARS (current name: Business Technology)
c. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Science (CIP 11.1001) – 5 STARS (current name: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance)
i. Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Help Desk Technician (CIP 11.1001) – 4 STARS (current name: Information Systems Security Professional)
7. River Parishes Community College
Program Deletion
a. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Science (CIP 15.1001) – 5 STARS
8. SOWELA Technical Community College
Program Modifications
a. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Industrial Mechanics for Millwrights and Machinists (CIP 48.0501) – 4 STARS (current name: Machine Tool Technology)
b. Technical Diploma (TD) in Industrial Mechanics for Millwrights and Machinists (CIP 48.0501) – 4STARS (current name: Machine Tool Technology)
B. REPORTS
1. Chair of the Board Report
2. President’s Report
C. BOARD DEVELOPMENT
1. Workforce Pell Update
D. GENERAL ACTION ITEMS**
ACADEMICS
1. Accreditation Update
2. Perkins V Memorandum of Understanding between LCTCS and the Louisiana Department of Education
3. Revisions to LCTCS Policy #9.001 - Power-Based Violence/Sexual Misconduct
FACILITIES
4. Review and Advisement: Preliminary Capital Outlay Request for FY 2026-2027
5. Disposal of Property at the Baton Rouge Community College, Central Site
6. Lease Agreement between LCTCS Board of Supervisors on behalf of Baton Rouge Community College and Geo Next Generation High School Inc.
FINANCE
7. FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget for LCTCS Entities
8. Professional Services Contract between LCTCS and Ellucian Company, LLC
9. Banner Maintenance Contract Renewal between LCTCS and Ellucian Company, LLC
GOVERNANCE
10. Change to the LCTCS Board of Supervisors 2025 Annual Schedule of Meetings
11. 2026 LCTCS Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule
PERSONNEL
12. Retirement of LCTCS Policy #6.016 - Employment Relationship
13. Pending and Potential Litigation or Settlement Authority
E. UPDATES
1. Alternative Financing Projects
2. Report on General Personnel Actions for LCTCS Colleges and System Office
3. Report of Legal Services Charges for Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
4. Status Report on Capital Projects
5. FY 2024-2025 4th Quarter Report on Contracts
6. Student Technology Fee Survey
F. OTHER BUSINESS
G. ANNOUNCEMENTS
H. ADJOURNMENT
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