Betsy Allen

The meeting focused on reviewing and updating Board Policies and Procedures. Key discussions involved AP 2510 concerning Local Decision Making and proposed changes to add course caps under the 10+1 structure, emphasizing the need for input from Academic Senates and alignment with collective bargaining negotiations. AP 5011 regarding the admission of young students, specifically concerning 10th-grade completion for English and Math placements, was also addressed. Furthermore, feedback was sought on AP 4027 (Catalog Rights) regarding academic year versus calendar year structures, and AP 4100 (Graduation Requirements), where the language alignment with CalGETC was discussed, along with the grading policy for local degrees. Finally, AP 5031 on Instructional Materials required updates due to Title 5 changes, and Old Business included waiting on an appointee to schedule a discussion on DCAS Goals for the 25-26 Academic Year.

The key discussion involved the 2027-2028 Academic Calendar, specifically addressing Professional Learning and Flexible Calendar Regulatory Revisions, including discussions about adding a Professional Development (PD) day in October and the impact of Title 5 changes. Members reviewed existing academic calendars from other colleges for guidance. There was extensive debate regarding the optimal placement of PD days to maintain instructional equity between different class schedules (TTh vs. MW) and to ensure compliance while considering constituent feedback from faculty unions, administration, and classified staff. One suggestion involved moving one flex day into a separate date or packaging the calendar for later revision pending regulatory vetting. The committee also addressed edits for the February 20, 2026, minutes and planning for the next meeting, which will include reviewing the Charter.

The meeting commenced with the reading of the Land Acknowledgement. Key discussions included a check-in where committee members reflected on selected readings by Anand Giridharadas and Maya Angelou, focusing on overcoming personal or professional obstacles. The ASYC Standing Report yielded no update. In the section concerning Supporting Equity at Yuba College, the committee worked on finalizing nomination text for the Kelly Boren Equity Champion Award and reviewed additional questions regarding Celebrating Equity Champions nominations.

Key discussions during this meeting included the Land Acknowledgement reading. Committee members shared proactive efforts for active change within their lives or community during a check-in session. New committee members were introduced. The committee then divided into three subgroups to discuss Equity, Belonging, and Awards related to Supporting Equity at Yuba College. Announcements highlighted the upcoming Pathways to Equity Conference and the LGBTQIA2S+ Summit. The session concluded with members pairing up to share and reflect on recent DEI Challenges.

The meeting addressed several key procedural items, including the affirmation of the agenda and review of previous minutes without requested changes. A primary emerging issue was the statewide transition from Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) codes to Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes for enhanced data integrity. Old topics included discussions on the AP 3721 Communication Guide and the Responsibility Matrix. New topics slated for discussion involved the impact of LTI requests for Canvas, preferred names usage in Canvas, changes to retention periods, District Services Program Review, Board Docs upgrade, CCC Apply update, and Title II ADA Adobe PDF remediation. Several workgroups provided updates, including those focused on Technology Policy, Curriculum Management Migration, AI and Emerging Tech Issues, Technology Plan Development, LTI, and IT Advocacy. Future agenda items included software like Maxient, technology requests for the YC Program Review, auto-classification of data in SharePoint, Canvas Global Announcements, Project Review board topics, information security standards, Artificial Intelligence (AI) standards, course shell management in Canvas, Change Management in TDX, Proctoring Tools, and the YCCD Colleague Users' Group.