In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent declarations of emergency announced by national, state and local authorities, Texarkana College Trustees met via a virtual meeting today to adopt a resolution giving the college president authority to make decisions on behalf of the Trustees outside of normal methods of operations. Board president Kyle Davis said the Trustees saw the need to act quickly in response to the emergency situation.
“We are aware that during this time of change and uncertainty resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic, it is paramount that we facilitate the efficient and effective utilization of resources available to the College to maintain operations in an altered manner,” said Davis. “The resolution allows for the college president to act for the Board of Trustees during this time of emergency in various areas, including scheduling of work and payments to employees, alteration to 2019-2020 calendar, ability to seek waivers from various agencies, and ability to procure needed items above the president’s normal threshold.”
College President Dr. Jason Smith said he is grateful to the Trustees for their swift response to allow administration to move forward during the next several weeks with decisions that will positively impact student success and the continuation of college operations.
