Citrus College

The committee agenda includes the review and action on several revised Administrative Procedures and Board Policies, specifically addressing topics such as the reporting of crimes, registered sex offender information, local law enforcement, sexual and other assaults, nonresident tuition, instructional materials fees, open enrollment, course adds and drops, and student fundraising. Additionally, the committee will review the 2026-31 Strategic Plan objectives and focus areas. The session concludes with reports and updates from various internal committees, including educational programs, student services, financial resources, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.

The committee discussed updates on the Measure Y financial and performance audit, noting an extension due to delays in the Compliance Supplement. A detailed review of the bond financial report covering revenues and expenses for the Measure Y program was presented. Additionally, a status update on various bond projects was provided, including progress on the Science, CTE, and Classroom building developments. The draft of the Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report was reviewed, and the committee approved the draft for further finalization.

The steering committee meeting addressed several action items requiring approval. These included the second and final reading and approval of the Mission, Vision, and Values statement. The committee also approved several revised Administrative Procedures and Board Policies related to Student Success and Support Programs, Counseling, and Student Health Services. Furthermore, the proposed Academic Calendars for the 2025-2027 period were approved. Other action items involved the second reading and approval of revised BP 4025 and BP 4100 related to Associate Degrees, General Education, and Graduation Requirements. Information items included a first read of the 2025-2028 Student Equity Plan Timeline and the introduction of several revised Administrative Procedures and Board Policies concerning Admissions, Student Records, and Voter Registration for a first read.

Key discussion points included the announcement regarding the largest graduating class to date with 723 students RSVP'd for Commencement, and the upcoming Budget Forum scheduled for June 12, 2025. Action was taken to approve revised Administrative Procedures and Board Policies related to Admissions, Concurrent Enrollment, Student Records, and Voter Registration. Information items covered progress on the Strategic Plan 2024-25, a desk review discussion of Board Policy 4070 concerning Course Auditing Fees (requiring a second reading later), and updates from various committees. The Physical Resources and Safety Committee reported on Bond Construction, the IC Building Demolition, and plans to install complimentary menstrual product dispensers in additional campus locations. The Financial Resources Committee reported on the State budget outlook, potential COLA reductions, and the status of Unrestricted General Fund Revenues trending in line for the third quarter. The Accreditation Midterm Report was shared with constituent groups, pending submission to ACCJC in October 2025. Updates were also provided on faculty awards and commencement events.

The meeting agenda primarily focused on Old Business action items involving the second reading and potential approval of several Revised Board Policies and Administrative Procedures, including BP 1100, BP 2000, AP 2000, BP 2010, and AP 2360, as well as the second reading of various 2025-26 Committee Purpose Statements. New Business involved the first reading of other revised or new documents, such as the Student Services Committee Revised Administrative Procedure and Board Policies, the 2025-27 Academic Senate Purpose Statement, and the 2025-26 Human Resources and EEO Advisory Committee Purpose Statement. Reports were provided by various committees covering topics such as updates on Bond Construction and the Science Building design, review of the Budget Calendar Flowchart, updates on cloud migration for IT systems, progress on designing a new Citrus College Owls logo, and an overview of the Student Equity and Achievement Program Plan 2025-28 and the 2025-26 Annual Implementation Plan.