Brendan Gray

The meeting featured a presentation on the Completion Focus Area, outlining objectives for degree and certificate completion, graduation rates, and academic performance, as well as a review of recent campus Safety and Security Survey results. Financial reports indicated that enrollment exceeded budget projections and identified a projected reduction in the operating fund deficit. The board approved contracts for food services with Creative Dining Services, testing services with ExamSoft, staff training through InsideTrack, and a technology bundle with Ellucian. Additionally, the board certified appointments to the Michigan Community College Association Board of Directors and authorized the reissuance of an RFP for a high-fidelity manikin.

The board discussed the operating millage restoration campaign, focusing on strategy, messaging, and community outreach targeting various demographics. Key topics included the campaign timeline, the necessity of a future special meeting to finalize ballot language after obtaining Headlee Rollback figures, and the development of educational materials including a frequently asked questions document and website. Additionally, legal recommendations regarding the duration of the proposed millage were reviewed.

The Board of Trustees discussed and approved the resolution and ballot language for the Operating Millage Restoration. This proposal seeks to increase the millage by 0.2705 mills for 30 years to restore the total levy to 2.4 mills, supporting learning environments, safety improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and academic support. Additional topics included public announcements regarding upcoming community events and college activities.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to review and approve a revised resolution and ballot language for an Operating Millage Restoration. The proposal seeks to increase the millage rate to restore the total levy to the original 2.4 mills to support learning environments, safety improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term academic support. The Board formally approved the revised ballot language to be submitted for the August Primary Election.

The board meeting featured a presentation on the achievements of the MCC Jayhawk Wrestling team and a report from the Michigan Community College Association regarding legislative priorities and advocacy efforts. Institutional updates included information on student success initiatives, the Teaching and Learning Focus Area goals, and recent developments at the college such as campus security drills, enrollment strategies, and community outreach programs. Financial and operational business items included the acceptance of tax and appropriation estimates for fiscal year 2026-2027, the approval of independent audit services, the authorization of a new contract with Barnes & Noble, and the approval to issue a request for proposals for a high-fidelity manikin.