Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Carissa Saenz’s organization
Nov 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Staff Senate Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a budget update detailing expenditures for Trunk or Treat ($286.20) and the remaining budget balance ($2,706.85). Discussions covered plans for selling Holiday Shirts based on current inventory and polling staff regarding preferences between a promotional item or a luncheon for employee appreciation. Regarding old business, the Trunk or Treat booth was noted as a success, with suggestions for future budgets and prize structures. Staff Senate concerns addressed the structure of a Change Collection Foundation and the need for cross-training among members, including the formation of a subcommittee for research. New business involved an introduction from the Director of Safety, followed by Senate inquiries regarding parking lot usage by LU students, the installation status of security cameras, key card distribution timing, and security presence on Friday afternoons. Future plans were discussed for creating welcome signage for the Spring 2026 semester and refreshing coloring board posters. Finally, it was noted that a runner-up candidate accepted a resignation vacancy.
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Key discussions during the meeting included an update on the bylaw review with no issues noted. Budget considerations involved a motion for allocating funds for "truck or treat" expenses, including candy and reimbursement for hats, and clarification regarding corporate sponsorship from Bolton Dodge for the Employee Appreciation potato bar. The Senate confirmed registration for the "trunk or treat" event. A staff concern was raised regarding the policy on substituting equivalent experience for degree requirements in job postings, to which HR confirmed flexibility exists depending on the job description and hiring manager. New business involved the consideration of funding an additional class per semester, which was ultimately decided against due to budgetary concerns and lack of volunteer commitment for a subcommittee. Open floor topics included scheduling a "pink out" photo, promoting an LIT swag opportunity, suggestions for integrating BCIS training for new employees, and advertising Google Coursera courses.
Sep 24, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Lit Safety Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting included updates for the new Director of Safety, discussion of CRASE training, new uniforms and firearm training for CSOs, assessment of nightlock needs in WAHTC and ATC, and camera access forms. There were updates on camera installations and a technical issue at FRC Silsbee, the process of updating all SDS Sheets, and protocols for injury reports. Emergency evacuation maps, annual fire and life safety inspections, parking lot signs, and concerns about the cleanliness of ladies' restrooms were also addressed. The upcoming graduation was mentioned, and plans were made to schedule the next meeting in December.
Sep 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Staff Senate Meeting Minutes
The meeting included introductions of the members, a recap of highlights from previous fiscal years, and a review of attendance policies. The senate discussed bylaw review, the budget for the fiscal year, and ideas for team-building activities. They also considered transitioning from a door decorating contest to supporting a community trunk or treat event. There was discussion about a survey for employees to align concerns with areas the senate addresses, ESL courses offered by Workforce Training, QEP meeting updates, PLA for military transcripts, a tool called "Course Dog", and a video for filling vacant positions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
