Bellevue College

The board agenda includes an executive session to review the performance of a public employee and discuss potential litigation. Key action items feature off-cycle tenure and board officer elections. The meeting will address the first reading of the college budget, the services and activities budget, and several policy revisions concerning exempt employee evaluation, consensual relationships, driver safety, and security cameras. Additionally, the agenda covers constituent and quarterly reports, including a report on student success, as well as reports from the college president and the board chair.

This strategic plan, 'Be Bold', charts Bellevue College's path to becoming a dynamic hub where innovation, purpose, and opportunity converge, with students at the center. Guided by principles of excellence, equity, and innovation, the plan focuses on four foundational priorities: Students, People, Community, and Operations. It aims to redefine higher education, empower every learner, and strengthen the community by driving social and economic progress, fostering academic excellence, cultivating a purposeful culture for employees, and promoting regional vibrancy through collaborative partnerships and operational excellence.

The board meeting included a recognition of an awardee, constituent reports from students, faculty, staff, and foundation representatives, and an update on quarterly enrollment and finance and budget reports. The board conducted a first read for off-cycle tenure and took action to approve revisions to policies regarding bookstore operations and the use of human participants in research activities. Additionally, the board held an executive session to discuss public employee performance and potential litigation.

The board discussed several items including the approval of sabbatical leave requests and the ranking of faculty applicants. Policy revisions were proposed for the campus bookstore and the use of human participants in research activities. Additionally, an informational update was provided regarding various minor housekeeping edits to the college's policy library, and the board conducted an executive session to review personnel performance and discuss potential litigation.

The meeting covered a wide range of reports including updates from the College Assembly, Faculty Council, Bellevue College Foundation, and the Associated Student Government. Public comments regarding adjunct faculty were received. The Board approved the Northwest Athletic Conference Interlocal Agreement. Quarterly reports on enrollment and finance were presented, noting positive growth in both areas. Additionally, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report highlighted recent initiatives and future climate surveys. The President's report covered town hall developments, student support programs, and athletic achievements. The Board also discussed participation in the Alliance for Black Learner Excellence and held an executive session to review real estate and public employee performance.