Belinda Edwards

The Board discussed the evaluation of the President and tasked the Personnel Committee with developing an alternative evaluation method. Updates were provided on construction projects, including the completion of Building 10, parking lot expansion, and Building 7 renovations. The board approved awarding the construction contract for Building #7 to American Builders, Inc. The board also discussed the campus café, approving a motion to allow the Dean of Administrative Services and the Property Committee Chairman to select a vendor for the campus café' food service contract. Additionally, the board approved allowing donated beer and wine to be served at the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours" meeting. The board approved the recommendation of the Curriculum Committee for proposed addition to current policy on page 18 of the 2002-2003 Catalog and Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology/Construction Equipment. The board accepted request revisions and approved the interim budget resolution. The trustees unanimously approved the new fine fee schedule as $5.00 for each offense except for handicapped parking and moving violations which are $15.00 per offense. The Board unanimously reaffirmed the Faculty & Staff Manual. The Board approved the slate of officers for 2003-2004 and appointed Ranee Singleton as BCCC's legal counsel for 2003-2004. The Trustees unanimously approved the recommendation for reappointments to the Foundation Board.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. The Master Facilities Plan was presented and approved for submission, outlining priorities such as a new Allied Health Building and renovations to other buildings. The Human Services Technology/Social Services Concentration Program was discontinued and replaced with the Human Services Technology Degree Program. The budget proposal for FY 2009 was approved, along with budget revision #31 and an interim budget resolution. The board also approved the Finance Committee to approve the FY2008-09 Budget. A recommendation from Legal Counsel regarding non-renewal of contract was adopted, and educational leave was granted to an employee. The board discussed the employment of legal counsel and voted to continue with the current services.

The Board of Trustees meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. An ambassador, JoLinda Cooper, was introduced and recognized for her achievements. The Campus Master & Facilities Plan was presented and approved, including potential land acquisition and infrastructure improvements. The board also approved the lease of farmland, an easement to the City of Washington for electrical lines, and the serving of alcohol at Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission events. Additionally, the board approved the fee schedule, budget revisions, and an educational leave contract for Lucinda Winstead. Trustees were reminded to complete the evaluation of the President.

The Board of Trustees Fall Retreat involved updating college policies and procedures, including general and personnel policies. Key discussions and actions included the electronic mail policy, email retention policy, research review policy, safety control measures policy, pandemic plan policy, travel policy, state travel regulations policy, parking and traffic policy, and inclement weather policy. The board also reviewed the Facilities Master Plan Update, which included a list of construction projects, and strategic goals for the board. The board discussed a SACSCOC visit and approved paperless board meetings. The board went into a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting included discussions on the lease of a billboard sign, the usage of remaining bond funds for building improvements, and a request from the Chamber of Commerce to serve alcohol at its banquet. Budget revisions were approved, and an educational leave contract for Kent Dickerson was also approved. The President reported on the Spring semester Head Count and FTE, grant activity, audit findings, recommendations from the Administration Civil Rights visit, and the Fall Semester Continuing Education Report. The board also discussed the Strategic/Critical Issue of Workforce Development, the political responsibility of the Board, and the funding of the college.