Chesapeake College

The meeting agenda includes a Student Government Association report and a presentation on fundraising. Financial and facility matters include a budget transfer for the CDL classroom, while governance and human resources items address a new immigration enforcement policy and procedure. Additional reports will be provided by the Faculty Assembly and Staff Assembly, followed by a Trustees report and a closed session.

The Board discussed the inclusion of the Queen Anne's Tech Building project in the Governor's proposed budget and reviewed the college's positive spring enrollment figures, which have exceeded 2,000 students. Action was taken to approve a $35,000 budget transfer for a backup appliance replacement project. A presentation on the Strategic Enrollment Management Plan outlined long-term goals for increasing student enrollment, success, and completion rates by 2029. Additionally, the Board received reports from the Faculty Assembly regarding professional development and concerns about healthcare benefits, as well as updates from the Staff Assembly and the Board Chair. Legal matters were discussed during a closed session.

The board meeting covered a wide range of reports and action items. The Student Government Association discussed recent student advocacy initiatives, student funding, and ongoing efforts to address transportation barriers. The President's report highlighted the college's steady enrollment, updates on the Queen Anne's County Technical Center project, and faculty initiatives regarding artificial intelligence in the classroom. The Board approved several financial action items, including a budget transfer for water heater replacements, the FY 2027 Operating Budget, the Maintenance and Repair Fund project plan, and various tuition and fee schedules. Additionally, the Board approved the creation of a new Social Work program and the replacement of the Drafting and Design certificate with a new Technical Design and Build Pre-Professional certificate.

Key discussions included the Student Government Association report, highlighting student activities, focus on campus police communication, and transportation challenges. The President's Report noted that current enrollment stands at 7.4% headcount and 6.1% FTE, with 35% in Dual Enrollment, and reported state approval for the Queen Anne's project, the first state-built facility for non-credit programs. The Finance and Facilities Report included the unanimous approval to negotiate a contract with Grimm+Parker for design services for the Queen Anne's Technical Building, not to exceed $3,113,830, pending Department of Public Works approval. The Programs, Planning and Outreach section included the approval of the annual 2025 Performance Accountability Report. The review and approval of goals and objectives for the Board of Trustees and the President were moved to the November meeting.

The meeting included reports from the Student Government Association, the President, Faculty Assembly, and Staff Assembly. The SGA reported on revising their constitution and upcoming campus events. The President's report covered student success outcomes, workforce initiatives, enrollment statistics, and partnerships with local entities. The Board approved contracts for technical education systems, athletic team transportation, grounds equipment purchase, and a food service contract continuation. Additionally, they approved a Cybersecurity Training Policy and updates to the Board of Trustees Bylaws. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss personnel matters.