Charo Albarrán

The board reviewed and adopted the 2026/2027 annual budget and planning, including financial projections for various program areas. Updates were provided on the Executive Director's operational reports, grant funding for community engagement, and food services performance. Key actions included the ratification of an MOU for wine education training, approval of new healthcare training agency contracts, and the authorization of new programs such as the Adaptive PE and athletics training center. Additionally, the board approved vending machine contracts, adopted the policy and procedure manual, and reviewed quarterly financial reports.

The meeting included discussions on several action items, including the approval of various contracts and agreements such as the Viticulture & Winery Technology Foundation operating agreement, a retainer continuation for legal services, and the program with Ecogreen Solutions. The Board also discussed and approved the five-year capital outlay and construction plan, the 2026-2027 tentative budget, and the discontinuance of the Digital Design and Graphics Technology programs. Furthermore, the Board reviewed and approved several board policies and administrative procedures, appointed a provisional trustee, and confirmed employment contracts for the Acting Superintendent/President and the DSPS Interim Director. Discussions regarding a memorandum of understanding for the Napa Valley Tennis Association were postponed to the next meeting.

The 2024-2029 Educational Master Plan for Napa Valley College focuses on five key goals: Enrollment Stabilization, Equitable Student Outcomes, Program Alignment with Regional Labor Market Needs, Infrastructure Improvements and Fiscal Sustainability, and Culture and Climate. This plan serves as a roadmap, developed through extensive input and data analysis, to guide the institution's long-term direction and foster a supportive environment for its community.

The board convened for a special meeting to address a public employee appointment during a closed session, followed by an announcement that no reportable action was taken upon returning to the public session.

The meeting included the endorsement of the Lowering Student Loans Act and the approval of funds for CCCSAA membership. The board discussed potential vendors and design options for graduation stoles, ultimately deciding to postpone a decision pending a formal estimate. Other topics included updates on the college re-organization, planning for upcoming events such as the Party on the Plaza and a fundraising run, and details regarding upcoming student government elections. Various reports were provided by the president, executive members, and senators regarding their recent activities and committee work.