January 18, 2007
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
BOARD OF REGENTS
| Members Present: | Members Absent: |
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Leroy L. Hermes, Chair
Michael J. Cemo, Vice Chair Morgan Dunn O’Connor Robert B. Johnson Lynden B. Rose Jim P. Wise |
Calvin W. Stephens, Secretary
Dennis D. Golden Raul A. Gonzalez Welcome W. Wilson, Sr. |
The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in Room 226 Conference Room, ECullen Building, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, Texas on Thursday, January 18, 2007. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chairman Hermes called the meeting to order at 10:21 a.m.
The first item on the agenda is the Executive Session. Pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, which allows governing boards to meet in closed session, the Board of Regents went into Executive Session at 10:22 a.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORTThe Board reconvened the meeting at 11:22 a.m. and Chairman Hermes announced that there were two action items as a result of Executive Session. Chairman Hermes called on Regent Cemo for the first action item.
Regent Cemo moved approval of a 2% salary increase for UH System Chancellor Gogue, the same that will be awarded to UH System staff members on January 1, 2007.
Regent Wise seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Chairman Hermes then called on Regent Wise for the second action item.
Regent Wise moved approval of a five year extension to the contract for UH Football Coach, Art Briles, effective February 1, 2007, ending January 1, 2012.
He also recommended amendment to the following sections of Coach Briles contract:
- Section 3.1.1 - Guaranteed Base Salary of $250,000 remains the same
- Section 3.1.2 - Compensation from $300,000 to $550,000
- Section 3.1.3 - Deferred Compensation from $50,000 to $100,000
- Section 3.1.7 - Incentive Increases and Other Incentives
Morgan O’Connor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A copy of the employment contract and contract summary are on file in the Board office.
In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 11:24 a.m.
All documentation submitted to the Board in support of the foregoing action items, including but not limited to “Passed” agenda items and supporting documentation presented to the Board, is incorporated herein and made a part of these minutes for all purposes; however, this does not constitute a waiver of any privileges contained herein.
| Others Present: |
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Jay Gogue
Dona Hamilton Donald J. Foss John M. Rudley Gerry Mathisen |
