Columbia Basin College

The board meeting included a sabbatical report, remarks from administration and representatives, and a review of the Cash Reserve and Operating Funds Variance reports. The agenda featured a discussion and first consideration of the 2026-2027 annual college budget and a consent agenda including various board policies, followed by an executive session regarding potential litigation.

The meeting included reports on campus activities such as the American Association of Women in Community Colleges, the Tri-Cities Earth Day Guide and Festival 2026, and administrative updates. Financial reporting featured a review of cash reserves, operating funds variance, and executive limitations monitoring. The Board discussed and took action on the ASCBC Services and Activities budget for 2026-2027, reviewed board policies, and approved a resolution regarding additional funding for the Replacement Performing Arts Building. Additionally, the Board conducted an executive session to discuss a performance review of a public employee and approved tenure and probationary status for faculty candidates.

The board meeting agenda includes administrative reports from the President, the Foundation Executive Director, and student and faculty representatives. The meeting schedule involves reviewing financial reports, specifically the Cash Reserve Report and Operating Funds Variance Report, and discussing Mission Fulfillment for the 2024-25 academic year. Further action items include the first reading of several Board Policies regarding Board-Staff Linkage, approval of governance process policies, and an executive session to review public employee performance, along with consideration of faculty candidates for tenure and probationary status.

The meeting agenda included linkage with the community, celebrating the CBC Surgical Tech Team, and remarks from the administration, ASCBC Student Representative, Faculty Senate Chair, AHE Representative, and Board Members. Reports covered the Cash Reserve Report, Operating Funds Variance Report, and Executive Limitations Monitoring Reports (EL-4, EL-5, EL-6). Discussion and action items involved a first reading of Board Policies Governance Process GP-4, GP-5, and GP-6, and moving policies GP-1, GP-2, and GP-3 to the consent agenda for approval at the next meeting. The President's update focused on increased winter quarter enrollment, the Governor's budget proposal detailing potential cuts and minimal capital funding, and planned legislative visits.

The meeting included a segment celebrating the excellence of several individuals, including staff members from La CASA & Title V and the Institutional Research department. Administration provided updates on winter quarter enrollment trends, the upcoming legislative session focusing on fully funded COLAs, and planning progress for the new STEM Learning Center. The Foundation Executive Director reported on recent scholarship celebrations and significant donations received. The ASCBC representative shared updates on student events and the completion of a winter service project. The Faculty Senate Chair reported on curriculum committee work and a recent faculty grant. Discussion and action items included the first reading of Board Policies Governance Process GP-1, GP-2, and GP-3. Action was taken to approve Resolution 25-06 regarding In-State Tuition and Fee Policy for Apprenticeship Programs and to accept Board Policies Executive Limitations EL-6 through EL-10. A motion was also approved to submit a nomination for Dr. Woods for CEO of the Year.