Virtual Special-Called Board of Trustee Meeting

The University of Alabama System held a virtual special-called Board of Trustee meeting on December 19, 2025. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of an amendment to board rules requiring vendor disclosure forms for contracts over $75,000 that are not competitively procured. The board approved the fiscal year 2026 operating budget for UAB, which included funding for employee merit increases. Several resolutions were passed related to the health system, including establishing new operating accounts for UAB South View LLC and UAB St. Vincent's Orthopedics LLC, assigning signature authority for these accounts, and authorizing a standby letter of credit with Regions Bank. The board also approved a real estate transaction involving the sale of two residential lots for $40,000, with proceeds designated for pancreatic cancer research. Additionally, the board approved capital equipment purchases for surgical systems at Callahan Eye Hospital totaling approximately $2.8 million, funded by hospital authority plant funds, and an updated capital equipment acquisition plan for UAB St. Vincent's with a budget increase to $23 million funded by 2024 financing proceeds. A renewal of the franchise agreement for the Courtyard by Marriott hotel was authorized, supporting brand recognition and reservation system access. Finally, the board approved a resolution to transition back to a test-required admission policy for undergraduate students starting in the 2026-27 academic year. All motions related to procurement and budget were approved unanimously.