Alex Baltodano

This document, titled 'Guiding Principles' by the Northern Utah Chamber Coalition, outlines key priorities for fostering economic growth, job creation, and community prosperity in Northern Utah. It focuses on several strategic pillars: business climate and economic development, education (K-12 and higher education), healthcare access and affordability, housing, military, aerospace and defense, natural resources, public health, public safety and justice reform, public utilities, energy and technology, tourism, outdoor recreation and Olympics, transportation, and workforce development. The overarching goal is to enhance the region's economic vitality, quality of life, and community resilience through targeted policies and collaborative efforts.

The Northern Utah Chamber Coalition's document outlines its strategic focus on high-impact investments across Northern Utah. Key priorities include improving infrastructure, strengthening education and workforce pipelines, enhancing transportation systems, expanding economic opportunity, and elevating quality of life. The plan details specific current and future projects in capital facilities, transportation, tourism, and economic development, along with their respective budgets and locations, reflecting regional needs identified by the Coalition.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as the approval of policy updates, welcome of a new board member, budget requests for the operating budget, fund transfers to subsidize the Café and Bookstore, capital development requests, capital improvement requests, student enrollment and outcomes, strategic planning evaluation results, and declaration of conflict of interest. The board also received information items, including a custom fit report and management of college investments.

The meeting included discussions on the FY 2026-2027 Operating Budget Request, program capacity, and enrollment pressures in areas such as Medical Assistant, Welding Technology, Commercial Driver's License Class A, and Diesel Technology. Fund transfers to subsidize the Café and Bookstore in FY2025 were reviewed, with a request for a report on the percentage of sales compared to the subsidy amount. The Capital Development Request, Master Planning, and Five-Year Capital Facilities Plan were presented, focusing on the relocation, remodel, and expansion of Automation Technology and Electronics Technology, as well as the Main Building North Entrance and Cafeteria Remodel. The FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Request was also discussed, with potential adjustments based on the approval of the Capital Development project. Additionally, the FY 2024-2025 Student Enrollment & Outcomes were reviewed, and strategies for improving communication with parents about enrollment at the college were considered. The FY 2024-2025 Strategic Planning Evaluation Results were presented, highlighting progress from January 2025 to July 2025. Board members completed the Board Member Disclosure Statement of Possible Conflict of Interest form. The Custom Fit Report for FY24-25 was provided, along with information on the management of college investments and upcoming calendar events.

The meeting included recognition of the Presidential Scholarship recipients and the FY 2025-2026 Student of the Year. The Board of Trustees expressed appreciation for outgoing board members. Elections were held for board leadership positions. The Audit Committee presented a report on the USHE Internal Auditors' findings. The FY 2025-2026 All Funds Budget was reviewed and approved. Policy updates were discussed and approved. The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and Mission Statement were approved. An update was provided on the land acquisition. Additional policy updates were included in the Consent Calendar, and information items such as management of college investments and plan reviews were shared.