Butler County Community College

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.

The meeting included an Executive Session conducted to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session to consider the recommendation of the Fact-Finder regarding the Secretarial/Clerical bargaining unit contract. Following the executive session, a motion was presented and unanimously carried to reject the Fact-Finders Report issued on April 1, 2024, pertaining to Butler County Community College and Butler County Community College Education Support Professionals, PSEA/NEA.

The meeting agenda was accepted as presented. Key discussions included the Treasurer's Report, which reviewed budget summaries for June and August 2023 and presented enrollment comparison reports for Fall 2022 and 2023. The President's Report covered state and federal activities, noting a visit from the PDE Deputy Secretary, enrollment updates across various programs (including record enrollment in English as a Second Language), budget deficit concerns requiring a hiring freeze and discretionary fund cuts, and BC3's recent ranking as the No. 1 community college in Pennsylvania. The feasibility study for BC3/PSU colocation was noted as ongoing. The Finance committee met to discuss the 2022-23 audit timeline, the state budget, the colocation study, and Employee Retention Tax Credits. The Facilities committee reviewed the status of the VKP Nursing and Allied Health Building, BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing, BC3 @ LindenPointe, future commencement plans, the STEM building refurbishment, and Main Campus space utilization. Executive Sessions were held to discuss personnel matters and real estate/personnel matters. Actions taken included the approval of the Campus Police Department Independent Union Agreement and the Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving Services and Custodial Employees Agreement. The Foundation reported on recent events, including a ribbon-cutting, fundraising efforts for the Pioneer Pantry, and the success of the annual golf outing.

The meeting commenced with the acceptance of the revised agenda. Key discussions included an executive session regarding personnel matters. The Treasurer's Report featured a review of April 2024 fund summaries and enrollment comparison reports. The President's Report highlighted ongoing state budget advocacy efforts requesting an eight percent increase, the 56th Commencement ceremony details, positive progress on plans for BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing and BC3 @ LindenPointe, finalization of the MSCHE Self-Study draft, the recent Nurses' Pinning ceremony, and the upcoming transition to Interim President Megan Coval. The Facilities committee discussed potential real estate opportunities in Lawrence County. The Personnel committee moved to adopt the Military Tuition Assistance Policy (Resolution 24-04) to comply with Department of Defense regulations regarding the prorated return of unearned tuition assistance funds. The Academic Assessment committee received outstanding presentations on the five-year reviews for the Park and Recreation Management and Early Childhood Education programs. The Academic Program Update detailed ongoing examination of degree and certificate offerings based on enrollment history and staffing. Updates on the MSCHE Self-Study included finalized dates for the preliminary and onsite visits. The Foundation report detailed donor engagement at the Nurses Pinning Ceremony, a visit from the PA Auditor General, and increased campus activity from April events and rentals. The New Business section included the presentation of 2024-2025 Officer Nominations for the Board.