Bond Exploratory Committee

The Bond Exploratory Committee held public meetings over a three month period to assess potential bond funding to support Midland College’s strategic priorities. The committee reviewed key planning documents, analyzed facility and infrastructure projects, evaluated project costs and funding options, and considered the financial impact on the community. Findings and recommendations were presented to the Midland College Board of Trustees on February 11, 2025.

Participating Bond Exploratory Committee Members

The committee was comprised of community leaders in oil and gas, healthcare, finance, and education.

Jaime Águila

Jeff Alsup

Sarah Anderson

Pete Avalos

Wes Barnt

Chuck Blumenauer

Wesley Bownds

Stephen Bowerman

Eric Boyt

Kit Bredimus

Megan Brincks

Stephanie Caples

LaLena Carpenter

Robert Cedillo

Betty Clements

Ashley Colquitt

Lupita Copeland

Amanda Day

Lázaro Díaz

Mike Goeke

Megan Gooding

Erick Gutierrez

Abraham Gutierrez

Lori Haltom

Josh Ham

Shelly Haney

Amber Harmon

Sara Harris

Brandi Havner

Carrie Henson

Reagan Hignojos

Jeff Horner

Stephanie Howard

Nereida Huffman

Blue Hyatt

John James

Jacobe Kendrick

Alison King

Heather Lindley

Sarah Marston

Ed Mayberry

Jerry Morales

Eric Nash

Michelle Navarrete

Daniel Ortega

Lindsay Owens

Wes Perry

Miranda Poage

Brie Ragland

Kelsie Rasure

Melanie Saiz

Jay Schwarz

Ronnie Scott

Jarrod Sparks

Erica Thomas

Evan Thomas

Melissa Ware

Kate Williamson

Clint Williamson

Committee’s Priorities

The Midland College Bond Exploratory Committee was tasked with evaluating a potential bond initiative to support the college’s strategic priorities. The Committee provided thorough stakeholder engagement by conducting a collaborative review of planning efforts in order to align with community values and institutional goals.

Scope of Work:

  • Review Midland College Strategic Plan, Master Plan, facilities planning process, and Action Plan;

  • Evaluate institutional data driving college decision-making;

  • Assess college facility, technology, infrastructure, and safety and security needs;

  • Assist in the alignment of master planning projects with the values and priorities of the Midland community;

  • Analyze project costs and funding opportunities;

  • Review community college funding and financial position of the college and consider the ad valorem tax implications of a bond; and

  • Report Committee work and conclusions to the Midland College Board of Trustees on February 11, 2025.