BLINN BOARD CONSIDERING TUITION AND FEE INCREASES FOR NEW FISCAL YEAR

  

Blinn trustees will consider an increase to tuition and fees for the 2019-20 Fiscal Year at their meeting Tuesday.

The College is recommending tuition increases of $1 per semester credit hour for in-district, out-of-district, and non-resident tuition. In addition, the administration is seeking a $3 increase per semester credit hour for general fees.

The proposed increase will generate approximately $1.57 million in additional annual revenue for the College District. If the board approves the increase, the administration will apply these funds toward a 5-percent salary increase for all full-time faculty and staff.  The College maintains these increases are “necessary for the continued growth of the College District”.

Also on the agenda, the board will consider approval of a new Associate of Applied Science Degree in Trades and Applied Technology. Blinn anticipates offering the degree in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and several other concentrations.

The College says the degree will align with current workforce demands, industry certifications, and related Bachelors awards offered through agreements with four-year colleges and universities.

Trustees will also look at awarding a construction contract to Ally Roofing Services of Houston, to replace the roof at the Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center.

The contract is for $495,116, including a base bid of $478,498 and an alternate of $16,618. The budget for the project is $540,000, with funds available in the approved repairs and renovations budget.  The College expects the roof replacement to begin in May, with completion scheduled for August.

The board will meet Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., in the Brenham Campus Administration Building.