Brent Bates

The board meeting included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. Key financial discussions involved the approval of warrant number seven for January 2026 disbursements, totaling $3,816,322, which included funds for the outdoor athletic complex construction. The meeting also featured the introduction of a new employee, Davido, the Collaborate Lab Coordinator and Outreach League for Building Five. Updates were provided by the Student Government Association, highlighting participation in homecoming week activities, upcoming events like MOSRT and a Chipotle fundraiser, and the radiology organization achieving full accreditation for eight years. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to presenting the rolling three-year academic calendars (2026-2027 through 2028-2029) for approval, which accounts for structure like four-week segments, half-day Fridays, and adjustments to the Christmas break based on the State Fair schedule. Additionally, a detailed presentation was given regarding the new Campus Master Plan, which was developed over a year in alignment with the college's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The Master Plan focuses on three themes: stewardship of existing assets (identifying approximately $60 million in deferred maintenance, including urgent needs like roofs and HVAC), renewal and vitality to encourage campus presence, and mindfulness of history and authenticity. The plan sets a guiding vision for physical campus development without committing to immediate construction.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and citizens comments. Key discussions involved the approval of the December 202X minutes and a review of December 2025 college disbursements totaling $4,88,395, including $759,93 for the outdoor athletic compact. Significant time was dedicated to introducing and welcoming several new faculty and staff members in the Digital and Media Communications, Math, Nursing, and College and Career Placement departments. A major agenda item focused on the "Caring Campus" initiative for faculty, detailing behavioral commitments aimed at improving student success and experience, such as communicating course details early, sharing personal stories (including struggles), engaging students in first-day activities, learning student preferred communication methods, and creating moments that matter.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda following the welcome of new board members. A significant portion of the session involved the introduction of new personnel, including Aaron Morris, the new sonography program director, Kenneth Schulty, an alumnus responsible for the residence hall, and Zachary Zimmer, the network engineer. The board also reviewed and approved the warrant for November 2025 expenditures, totaling $6,455,691, which included funds for construction, dental hygiene renovation, and the outdoor athletic complex. Furthermore, the board reviewed the annual audit presentation by KPM CPAs for the financial statements as of June 30, 2025, which resulted in an unmodified (clean) opinion. The audit discussion covered net position increases, changes in assets and liabilities, and operational revenues/expenses. The presentation also detailed the federal compliance audit, noting that the college received no findings in the Student Financial Aid cluster or the TRIO program cluster, which was highlighted as uncommon. Finally, management recommendations regarding upcoming accounting pronouncements (GASB 103 and 104) and cybersecurity/internal controls were presented.

The General Session Meeting Agenda for the Board of Trustees included several key items for discussion and potential action. Topics covered the introduction of new employees in Health Sciences and Finance and Administration departments. Financial matters included the review of Warrant #5 for November 2025 and a recommendation to accept the audited financial report for the year ended June 30, 2025. An informational item was presented regarding Moody's biannual credit opinion for State Fair Community College. Bids were recommended for acceptance concerning the Davis Multi-Purpose Center, specifically for HVAC units & controls, and gymnasium floor resurfacing. Furthermore, a bid acceptance was recommended for the migration of the telephony infrastructure to the cloud-based Webex Calling service. The President's Report covered updates on the calendar, Banner SaaS, and website experience. The agenda concluded with provisions for citizens' comments, board discussion, and a request for a subsequent closed session to discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, and personnel matters.

The meeting included an approval of the agenda and the October 30th, 2025 board meeting minutes. There were introductions of a new custodial hire and the new director of student success. The Center for Teaching and Learning presented its institutional report, highlighting professional development hours and the implementation of Simple Syllabus. A position change request was approved, transferring a vacant assistant registrar position to a new student engagement coordinator. The board approved bids for HVAC units and controls for the CTC area and the esports renovation in the Davis Multi-Purpose Center. Surplus property sales were approved, including items from the vacated automotive tech building and nominal value surplus property. The president's report included a reminder about the Thanksgiving dinner for campus-bound students.