Board of Trustees

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees is the governing body of the college. The board has specific powers and duties imposed by the state statutes including policy direction for the college and establishing goals consistent with KC's role and mission.

Upcoming Events:

  • 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 (Meeting agenda will be posted here when it is available.)

Board members receive mail at:

Kilgore College
c/o Nancy Law
1100 Broadway
Kilgore,Texas 75662

May 2021 Election Information:

For information on the May 2021 election and application process, please visit the May 2021 KC Board of Trustees Election Info Page.

MAY 2021 ELECTIONS INFO PAGE

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Board of Trustees

Past Meeting Dates and Agendas

The Kilgore College Board of Trustees meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Stewart H. McLaurin Administration Building, Highway 259, on the Kilgore College campus in Kilgore, Texas.

Check with Nancy Law prior to meeting date to make sure the meeting is still scheduled - (903) 983-8101.

(Click each meeting to view agenda)

Meeting agendas for 2020:

Meeting agendas for 2019:

Meeting agendas for 2018:

Meeting agendas for 2017:

Meeting agendas for 2016:

Meeting agendas for 2015:

Meeting agendas for 2014:

Meetings prior to 2014:

Audio Archives of Past Board Meetings

Click here for audio of past board meetings.

Past Meeting Minutes

2020:

2019:

2018:

2017:

2016:

2015:

2014:

2013:

Committees

The Board, from time to time, uses Committee Structure to facilitate its workings. The Board generally attempts to provide one representative from each of the three zones in the taxing district. The President of the Board is welcome to attend any committee meeting of the Board. Although committees may be formed for specific purposes, the common operating committees of the College Board may include:

  • Executive Committee (President, Vice President & Secretary of the Board)
  • Investment, Finance & Audit Committee
  • Policy & Personnel Committee
  • Property & Facilities Committee
  • Student Success Committee
  • Presidential Screening Committee
  • Nominating Committee
  • Other committees may be formed as needed.

2.6.1 Executive Committee

Membership of this committee is composed of the officers of the Board of Trustees.  The Executive Committee meets regularly with the college President and other staff as needed to review Board agenda items and to facilitate planning, coordination, and communication with the entire Board.

 2.6.2 Investment, Finance & Audit Committee

The Committee will advise the college’s Board of Trustees with regard to:

  • any amendments or revisions of the college’s investment policy
  • an investment strategy for the transition of investments
  • account balances and strategic budgetary advice
  • structure and findings of internal and external audits

2.6.3 Policy & Personnel Committee

The Committee will advise the college’s Board of Trustees with regard to:

  • proposed policy
  • amendments or revisions to current college policy
  • amendments or revisions to Board Bylaws and Procedure Manual
  • personnel issues, including the evaluation of the college President

2.6.4 Property & Facilities Committee

The Committee will advise the college’s Board of Trustees with regard to:

  • available and current real estate, property and facility needs
  • future direction for property and facilities
  • strategic facilities planning

2.6.5 Student Success Committee

The Committee will advise the college’s Board of Trustees with regard to:

  • student success initiatives
  • data related to student success
  • Achieving the Dream and Guided Pathways Initiatives
  • Institutional annual and strategic planning                   
Board Members

South Zone:

Travis Martin, Kilgore
Voting Unit #1, Place 4, South Zone
Term Expires: May, 2023

Janice Bagley, Overton
Voting Unit #1, Place 7, South Zone
Term Expires: May, 2025

Kelvin Darden, Overton
Voting Unit #1, Place 1, South Zone
Term Expires: May, 2021

North Zone:

Joe Carrington, President, White Oak
Voting Unit #2, Place 8, North Zone
Term Expires: May, 2025

Jon Rowe, Gladewater
Voting Unit #2, Place 2, North Zone
Term Expires: May, 2021

Larry A. Woodfin, Vice President, Gladewater
Voting Unit #2, Place 5, North Zone
Term Expires: May, 2023

Central Zone:

Josh Edmonson, Kilgore
Voting Unit #3, Place 3, Central Zone
Term Expires: May, 2021

David Castles, Kilgore
Kilgore Voting Unit #3, Place 9, Central Zone
Term Expires: May, 2025

Lon Ford, Secretary, Kilgore
Voting Unit #3, Place 6, Central Zone
Term Expires: May, 2023

Conflict of Interest Disclosures

Important Files:

Faculty/Staff and Board