Cathy Lee

The board meeting included the presentation of an Innovator Award to a faculty member and a workshop regarding capital projects and the facility master plan. Reports were provided by the Academic Senate, the Administrative Professional Organization, the Classified Staff Organization, and the college President. The board reviewed and approved several resolutions including a drug abuse and alcohol prevention policy, an animals on campus policy, an identification badge policy for employees, a grant proposals approval policy, a statewide instructional programs policy, and the approval of a new Exercise Science academic program. Additionally, the board reviewed the financial report for February 2026 and discussed high school scholarship award presentations.

The board discussed several personnel actions including new hires and separations, received reports from the Academic Senate, Administrative Professional Organization, and Classified Staff Organization, and heard an update from the President regarding student advocacy and recent awards. Additionally, the board approved a new policy for checks returned for non-payment, a prohibition of weapons policy for college property, and the annual operating and minor capital budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. A review of January 2026 financials was also conducted.

The Board of Trustees reviewed personnel actions, received a legislative outlook from the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, and heard reports from the Academic Senate, Administrative Professional Organization, and Classified Staff Organization. Key actions included the approval of policies regarding the employment of relatives, immigration enforcement, college vehicle use, incomplete grading, and course repetition. Additionally, the Board approved the college strategic plan for 2026-2031, discussed the Middle States Commission on Higher Education self-study design, reviewed spring enrollment updates, and examined financial reports for the months of November and December.

Key discussions during the regular session included a workshop on the FY27 Annual Budget Development process, which involved reviewing budget development methodology, historical tuition data, and enrollment projection models through FY 2027. Reports were provided by the Academic Senate, which reviewed numerous policies and approved several course updates, and the Administrative Professional Organization (APO), which detailed ongoing fundraising efforts and a charity drive. The Classified Staff Organization (CSO) reported on a recent fundraiser and upcoming sales event. The President provided an update covering attendance at various professional webcasts, beginning conversations with county officials regarding the Workforce Development Center, and noting the completion of the Facilities and Maintenance building, alongside an update on the projected state budget deficit. Resolutions were approved for personnel items, including promotions and new hires, the December Graduation Candidates Report, and the Cecil College Strategic Plan 2026-2031. The Financial Report for October 31, 2025, was also reviewed.

The Board of Trustees meeting addressed several critical resolutions and updates. Key actions included the approval of a resolution concerning Trustee Bylaws and a resolution authorizing the use of Reserved Fund Balance for the development of the 2027-2037 Campus Master Plan, not to exceed $294,800, utilizing procurement authority from Howard Community College. The Consent Agenda approval involved accepting two grants: the FY26 MDL Consolidated Adult Education and Literacy Services Grant for $183,002 and the FY26 MSDE Child Care Career and Professional Development Grant for $59,413. The meeting also included a summary of procurement items utilized via state contracts, a review of the September 2025 financial report, an update on the compliance status of the Information Security Program with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and a presentation on the Key Performance Indicators for the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan. A separate joint meeting with the Board of Education of Cecil County featured presentations from both entities regarding student outcomes, enrollment information, and new academic programs at Cecil College, such as the Artificial Intelligence Certificate and the Electrical Apprenticeship.