Bobby Holder

The board meeting included a public comment session regarding the new Enterprise Resource Planning system. The Board accepted financial vouchers for February 2026. Special reports were presented on the Eastern Arizona College Women's Basketball team's national championship and faculty association activities, including updates on goals and officer elections. Preliminary 2026-2027 budget information was reviewed, and the 2026-2027 Associated Students of Eastern Arizona College budget was approved. Five new course proposals were approved. The administration provided personnel updates and reports on current college events, including commencement and new degree program approvals. The Board conducted an executive session regarding employee remuneration and subsequently provided direction to the administration for budget preparations.

The board accepted financial expense and payroll vouchers. Discussion topics included the review of the preliminary 2026-2027 budget and the adoption of the 2026-2027 Tuition and Fee Schedule. The board approved the Eastern Arizona College 2026-2027 Workforce Development Plan, guidelines for nontax-supported programs, new course and curriculum proposals, and proposed 2026-2027 District contracts. Additionally, an executive session was held regarding the sale of real property, after which the board provided direction to the administration on the matter.

The board accepted expense and payroll vouchers for December 2025. A special report was presented regarding the National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., featuring a student presentation on their interactions with members of Congress. The board reviewed a preliminary update on the 2026-2027 budget and tuition schedule, approved Full Time Student Equivalent (FTSE) calculations for the 2026-2027 expenditure limit, and authorized several new course proposals. Additionally, the President provided updates on current events, including the success of the institution's athletic programs and enrollment numbers for new bachelor's degree programs.

The board discussed several items including the college financial vouchers, reports from the Greenlee County Advisory Committee and the Eastern Arizona College Foundation, and the legal publication of the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting also included a financial audit report presentation, a review of program portfolios, and the approval of salary schedules, benefits, and employee-related policies. Additionally, the board considered the designation of a chief fiscal officer, a campus building name change, out-of-country travel, and held an executive session to discuss the purchase of real property.

The meeting included discussions on college financial vouchers, reports from the Greenlee County Advisory Committee and the Eastern Arizona College Foundation/Alumni Association, and a review of preliminary 2026-2027 budget information. The Board considered tuition and fee schedules, the Workforce Development Plan, and guidelines for nontax-supported programs. Additionally, new courses and curriculum proposals were reviewed, and an executive session was held to discuss the purchase, sale, or lease of real property.