Carley Borgen

The Board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of Exceptional Faculty Awards and the planned closure of the credit-based Parent Education Program following the discontinuation of state funding. Additionally, the Board reviewed a proposal for the 2027 regular meeting schedule, received updates on accreditation progress, financial and enrollment reports, and heard reports from constituent groups including classified staff and faculty. Discussions also covered capital project planning, budget management, and initiatives related to student success and community engagement.

The board meeting focused on several key items including the approval of the annual college operating budget for state support, grants, and contracts for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussions also covered the approval of the Services and Activities fee budget, a revision to the mission fulfillment indicator regarding global engagement, and a planned tuition increase for the Parent Child Center. Additionally, the Board reviewed administrative reports related to college accreditations, financial updates, and strategic plan re-prioritization.

The board discussed and addressed several key agenda items, including the elimination and revision of various college policies, the submission of a request for a Certificate of Participation to finance the Health, Science, and Advanced Manufacturing Classroom Complex, the commendation of service for a departing trustee, and a first reading regarding proposed nursing program student fees for testing and simulation services.

The Board of Trustees discussed and took action on several items including the renewal of tenure track faculty candidates and tenure considerations. The board reviewed proposed revisions to the Governance Manual and various college policies. Additionally, the meeting covered reports from the Acting President, enrollment updates, mid-year budget reports, and the first reading of the two-year college calendar and commencement date changes.

The Board discussed and took action on several items, including the adoption of the 2019-2020 operating budget and the 2019-2020 Services and Activities budget. The Board ratified a new agreement with the Shoreline Community College Federation of Teachers, approved resolutions commending the service of outgoing organizational leaders from the faculty union, state employees' federation, and student government, and reviewed the President's certification of compliance. Additionally, the Board conducted a first reading for the elimination of two college policies and the revision of four others, and proceeded to elect its Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term.