Chelsea Flatley

The committee meeting addressed several action and information items. Key actions included approving unpaid leaves of absence, petty cash, and various procurement bids and contracts for electric line worker supplies, carpeting, electric charging equipment, and mobile computing medication workstations. Additionally, the committee reviewed a professional services contract for engineering hall renovations, change orders for the health sciences building, and finalized the submission of the operating budget and capital improvement plan. The meeting also included an update on the budget forecast, personnel reports, payroll certification, grant awards, and investments.

The meeting featured a Presidential report covering state budget advocacy priorities, childcare expansion initiatives, and a new academic articulation agreement with Binghamton University. Academic affairs and enrollment were discussed, alongside student assembly reports regarding governance and committee work. The Foundation reported on financial performance and strategic initiatives. Budget and finance updates included state budget impacts and approvals for capital projects such as building renovations. Additionally, the board approved resolutions concerning candidates for continuing appointment.

The committee approved several resolutions, including an unpaid leave of absence, a new Director of Special Events and Community Engagement position, and the procurement of three vans, a wheel loader, and related equipment. The committee also authorized campus-wide asbestos and window abatement services, the renewal of cybersecurity insurance brokerage services, emergency repairs for the Ice Center cooling tower, and cooling tower water treatment maintenance. Additionally, the committee approved the acceptance of a subaward grant for an AI partnership with Binghamton University and a child care expansion initiative grant aimed at creating on-campus drop-in support. The meeting concluded with a President's report regarding budget advocacy and enrollment growth, alongside a budget and finance update.

The committee addressed several action items including the approval of unpaid leaves of absence, the purchase of petty cash, and the procurement of various supplies and services. These items included electric line worker supplies, carpeting materials, electric charging equipment, mobile computing medication workstations, and professional services for the Engineering Lecture Hall renovation. Furthermore, the committee approved change order payments for the Decker Health Sciences Building, the proposed 2026-2027 Operating Budget, and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also included informational reports regarding the budget, finance, personnel, and grants.

The Board of Trustees recognized faculty members with Emeritus status and received several reports, including updates from the President, Academic Affairs, Faculty Senate, Student Assembly, the Foundation, and Media relations. A budget and finance update highlighted projected budget stability, a proposed tuition increase, and enrollment growth. The Board approved several action items, including resolutions for unpaid leaves of absence, procurement of electric line supplies, carpeting, electric charging equipment, and mobile medication workstations. Additionally, the Board authorized a professional services contract for engineering lecture hall renovations, change orders for a capital building project, and the submission of the 2026-2027 operating budget and 2027-2032 capital improvement plan to the county. The Board also approved the website governance policy.