Charla D. Ellerker

The meeting included a review of financial reports, specifically the Investment Report and Gift Summary. The committee discussed management options for the Jacaranda Restaurant and approved a professional services agreement with a lobbyist firm for the upcoming year. Updates were provided regarding the Learning and Legacy Gala, HVAC project scheduling, and maintenance for the Hotel Jacaranda. Additionally, the committee received reports on spring alumni outreach, newsletter preparation, sponsorship growth, and the financial outcome of the Annual Million Dollar Hole-in-One Golf Shootout.

The Board reviewed and approved financial reports, including the consolidated balance sheet, investment report, statement of activities, and a warrant list. Presentations were made by the recipients of the 2026-28 Endowed Teaching Chairs. Updates were provided regarding the Foundation's master calendar, the upcoming gala, plans for electing new officers, and the financial status of the Jacaranda Restaurant. The Board discussed potential public-private partnerships for student housing, approved the MOFAC Fund criteria, and received an update on alumni relations and community outreach efforts.

The board meeting included the adoption of the agenda and the cancellation of the July board meeting. A presentation was provided regarding the Florida Blue Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship. The board approved consent agenda items covering personnel actions, professional services and affiliation agreements, monthly financial registers, property disposals, and the annual fixed assets inventory. Additionally, the board accepted the president's performance review, approved the board's annual self-evaluation, and established goals for the upcoming year. The meeting also featured financial, resource development, and presidential reports covering enrollment, legislative updates, safety awareness, and college initiatives.

The meeting featured a presentation on the Higher Learning Commission accreditation process and site visit preparations. The Board received reports on student life, athletic activities, and the Foundation's resource development, including recently awarded grants for STEM programming and a summer bridge program. Additionally, the Board approved personnel actions, monthly financial check registers, property disposals, and various curriculum proposals, including program revisions for Surgical Services and Computer Programming, as well as a course renumbering for comparative criminal justice systems.

The Board adopted the agenda and reviewed the master calendar. Discussions included a presentation on the Higher Learning Commission site visit, various consent agenda items such as personnel actions, property disposals, and financial check registers. Curriculum proposals were approved for revisions to the Medical Administrative Specialist and Dental Hygiene programs, as well as new application requirements for certificate programs. The Board also reviewed financial summaries, received a resource development report detailing recent donations and grants, and heard updates from the President and Board members regarding college activities and initiatives.