Butler County Community College

The meeting featured a presentation of the 2024-25 draft audit, which received an unmodified opinion, and a review of financial budget summaries alongside an enrollment update. The President provided updates on campus initiatives, including holiday meal distributions, sports achievements, and building design awards, as well as state and federal budget outlooks. The Board approved the Acceptable Use of Technology Policy, granted tenure to three faculty members, and ratified a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additionally, the Foundation reported on new gift contributions, completed RFPs for financial services, and announced the establishment of a new scholarship for cancer survivors and caregivers.

The board approved a contract with Lifesteps, Inc. for early childcare and education services on campus and a three-year software services contract with Blackboard, LLC. Additionally, a three-year contract was approved with Graham Professional Sounds and Video for commencement ceremony services. The board also authorized the college to apply for State Public School Building Authority financing to fund deferred HVAC and electrical maintenance projects totaling $2,457,445.00.

The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting to address organizational business, which included the formal acceptance of the meeting agenda.

The board finalized the 2024-2025 audit, noting that there were no changes since the presentation of the draft audit at the previous session.

The meeting commenced with the acceptance of the agenda. An Executive Session was held to discuss personnel matters. The Treasurer's Report, which included February 2024 budget summaries and enrollment comparison reports for spring 2023 and 2024, was accepted. The President's Report covered State and Federal Activities, including updates on Governor Shapiro's Blueprint for Higher Education and the upcoming PA Commission for Community Colleges annual meeting. College Activities included updates on Middle States re-accreditation and the completion of the BC3/Penn State feasibility study. The Personnel Committee reviewed requests for faculty tenure, advancement in rank, and sabbatical leave. Tenure was granted to three faculty members, advancement in rank was approved for three faculty members, and a sabbatical for Deborah Kruger was approved. The Board formally offered the position of interim president to Megan M. Coval, effective May 16, 2024, citing the need to evaluate the impact of the Governor's Blueprint before appointing a permanent president. The Foundation report highlighted positive feedback on the BC3/Penn State feasibility study and noted future events. The Alumni Council discussed invigorating the Alumni Association.