Butler Community College

The board reviewed the CampusM software, which has been the student and employee portal since July 2020. It was reported that CampusM has significantly enhanced student and employee engagement by offering a modern design, improved navigation, and functionalities that the previous pipeline portal lacked. Information Services requested the renewal of the contract with ExLibris for another five years to strengthen efforts in fostering academic success, improving administrative processes, and supporting the overall student experience.

The meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. There was an addition to the agenda regarding the fiber optics boot camp. Recognitions were given to the commencement planning team, honors and awards ceremony planning team, nurses planning team, Early College Academy celebration planning team, Redler Institute of Culinary Arts TOE ceremony planning team, the adult basic ed student success celebration planning team, and the Butler retiree brunch planning team. Updates were provided on OP staff, foundation board, and finance committee activities. The board also discussed the federal level reconciliation bill, advocating for flat funding for tiered and non-tiered courses, and a potential work session on June 23rd. The meeting also addressed the consolidation of policies and lease agreement updates for educational facilities.

The meeting included discussion on property and liability insurance renewal, highlighting a decrease in premiums compared to the previous year. The board also addressed the retirement of the Dean of Academic Support Services and the Director of Curriculum and Catalog. Further discussion involved the approval of insurance premiums, lecture hall furniture upgrades, and a student laptop initiative. Additional topics included the purchase of toolboxes for the automotive technology program, a skid steer for construction technology, and the construction of an agriculture greenhouse. The board ratified agreements and contracts, including those for healthcare services, and approved athletic insurance policies.

The Butler Community College Board of Trustees convened for a meeting that included an executive session for non-elected personnel and employer-employee negotiations, followed by a work session. Key discussion points included the approval of FY26 tuition and fees, with a focus on affordability, discounts for Butler County students, and revenue support for college operations. The board also considered and approved the President's contract. The work session covered the FY26 draft budget.

The meeting includes standing reports from the Student Government Association, operational staff, professional employees, Board Finance Committee, Foundation Board, and President. A monitoring report on Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences will be presented. Strategic discussion will cover issues and opportunities, including a 700 HVAC upgrade. Action items include career and workforce education apprenticeships and the retirement of Todd Kuhns. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills and warrants, policy updates, bids and purchases (wireless access points, security cameras, laptop replacement), resolutions, ratification of agreements and contracts, and personnel matters. Supplemental information includes key performance indicators, monthly financial statements, thank you notes, and the board calendar. An executive session is also scheduled.