Carrie L. Bray

The board retreat focused on several strategic initiatives, including a board self-evaluation review, an update on the 2026 board meeting calendar, and discussions regarding district budget, enrollment, and facilities planning timelines. In closed session, the board addressed personnel matters resulting in decisions regarding faculty and dean employment contracts. During the open session, the board received presentations on college-led innovative initiatives related to embedded tutoring services, course success and retention rates, health care career pathways, and non-credit ESL programs.

The committee meeting covered updates from the Student Trustee, advisors, and representatives from American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College regarding campus events, student government initiatives, and advocacy efforts such as Lobby Day. The committee held a detailed discussion on a resolution regarding student stipends for the Associated Students of American River College and explored strategies for improving student election awareness. Additionally, the group conducted a debrief on recent legislative activities and Lobby Day, focusing on improvements for future appointment scheduling and organization.

The committee meeting covered a wide range of reports and action items, including preparations for Lobby Day, legislative advocacy priorities, and the review of potential regulatory changes to general education requirements. Discussion also focused on student stipends, an artificial intelligence bylaw amendment, and district best practices regarding federal immigration enforcement. Campus representatives shared updates on various student initiatives, fundraising efforts, and facility projects occurring across the district.

This document outlines the goals and focus areas for the Folsom Lake College Los Rios Federation of Teachers for the 2025-2026 academic year. Key priorities include empowering faculty to understand and use their negotiated rights, addressing administrative overreach, managing class cancellations and scheduling, defining coordinator responsibilities, and implementing a data tracking system. The plan also focuses on resolving issues related to leaves, pay, and performance review practices, mitigating workload increases, managing PREP operations, ensuring safety and student mental health, and supporting faculty innovation.

This strategic document details the future development and goals for Folsom Lake College's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Department. Established in 2024, the department aims to prepare students for AI careers, build a regional workforce aligned with industry needs, and expand equitable access to AI education. Key focus areas include integrating AI literacy across disciplines, embedding ethical AI practices, and strengthening partnerships with industry, universities, and the community to foster innovation and economic growth.