Angela Ackman

The agenda includes a library and learning support services spotlight and the President's report. Information items cover financial, purchasing, and staffing reports, alongside the first reading of a purchasing and leasing policy. Action items involve the purchase of a fundraising platform, the approval of ballot language for a Headlee override, and a closed session to discuss a legal opinion.

The Board of Trustees meeting included the election of a new Board Secretary and presentations regarding student success, police department reaccreditation, and strategic planning themes. The Board approved the purchase of computers and a van, and granted a resolution of retirement recognition. Additionally, the Board awarded a Distinguished Alumni status and an honorary degree to be conferred at the upcoming commencement ceremony. Approval was granted for the Headlee Override ballot language. The board also held a closed session to discuss a legal opinion before reconvening to conclude the meeting.

The meeting included several organizational actions following the retirement of a Board member. Key actions involved the unanimous election of Dillon Breen as Vice Chair and Candy Little as Treasurer for 2026. Several appointments were made, including Brian Broderick as Parliamentarian, and appointments to the Audit Committee and the Schoolcraft College 501(c)(3) Committees. The President's Report featured a presentation on the work of the Center for Experiential Learning. The Board awarded multiple purchase orders, including for a Vertical Machining Center, a Laser Welder, a Pallet Stacker Forklift, Combi Ovens, a Micro Indentation Hardness Testing System, computer lab furniture, Dell computers, and office furniture reconfiguration. The Board also passed a resolution offering congratulations on retirement to Timothy Ellis. A closed session was held to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation (Ried v Schoolcraft), followed by reconvening into an open session. It was noted that Trustee Jaafar resigned from her seat as Treasurer.

The Special Board Meeting focused primarily on filling a vacant Trustee seat. Following the call to order and Pledge of Allegiance, the Board proceeded to appoint Jacalyn Coleman to the vacated Trustee seat. A swearing-in ceremony was subsequently held for the newly appointed Trustee. The meeting concluded shortly after.

The meeting included a presentation on the International Student Center and services for F1 Students, along with academic updates and administrative moves from the President. Key actions included granting recognition as Honoraire to three individuals and as Emeritus to two individuals. The Board established the regular meeting schedule for the 2026 calendar year. Purchase orders were awarded for a 2010 Ferrara Pumper Fire Truck, the Proofpoint Core Email Protection Advanced Threat Platform, and pool regrouting and acid washing services. Vice Chair Carol Strom formally submitted her resignation from the Board.