Chris Brockett

The agenda for this special dinner session includes the Call to Order, Roll Call, Approval of Agenda, and Audience Participation. Key discussion points involve Board of Trustees Reports/Proposals, specifically a dinner session with presidential candidate Elizabeth (Libby) Argiri, MBA, CPA, followed by an interview of the presidential finalist, Elizabeth (Libby) Argiri, MBA, CPA.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Key items discussed included reports from the Board of Trustees, recognizing the retirement of an executive director, and reviewing financial reports for the period ending November 30, 2025. The Board adopted an amendment to the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget. Personnel actions approved included the hiring of Wendy Kane, adoption of a tentative agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council-Command Officers union commencing January 1, 2026, and conferring emeritus status upon a retiree. Action items included accepting donations, authorizing the renewal of a five-year contract for a Student Success System up to $585,000, renewing the intranet platform license up to $481,500, and renewing an emergency messaging software license for $65,615. The Board also approved the College Wide Elevator Code Compliance Upgrades & Modifications project and the replacement of a rooftop unit and HVAC controls upgrades for the Center Campus S building. Finally, the second reading of the Residency Policy was adopted.

Key discussions during the session included clarifications on agenda items such as the operation of the loudspeaker function via Cisco phones, the residency policy payroll stub allowance, and the funding source for the initial purchase of the student success system (Civitas). Updates covered Winter 2026 enrollment figures showing a 9.3% increase in credit hours, the announcement of new hires, a tentative agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council, and the designation of Emeritus Status. Purchases reviewed included the Student Success System, Intranet Platform renewal, and Singlewire Emergency Messaging Software renewal, alongside major facility items like elevator code compliance upgrades and HVAC unit replacement at Center Campus. Administrative actions detailed a $20,000 water main break repair at South Campus and noted infrastructure issues at Oakland University. Policy actions involved the second reading of the Residency Policy. The budget revision for FY2026 reported revenues exceeding expenditures by $77,942 against 11,800 FYEs. Commencement details, celebration events, strong participation in Career Quest, and revised rental agreement language prohibiting misleading advertisements were covered. Progress on the new camera installation system, reported at 60% mounted, was noted with an anticipated completion of March 2026. Updates were provided on ongoing President interaction sessions, a delay request from the Navy regarding the February 2026 welding cohort, increased usage of the food pantry, and expanded K-12 outreach efforts, including new dual enrollment opportunities. A presentation was given overviewing the proposed Associates of Fine Arts Degree, with discussions focusing on supporting fine arts pathways.

This Capital Planning Report for Macomb Community College presents a Facilities Assessment and Deferred Maintenance Capital Planning Study. The report aims to inventory the College's facilities, assess their general condition using a Facilities Condition Index (FCI), and quantify deferred maintenance projects to assist in capital planning. The study includes itemized estimated costs, totaling $38,740,667 in 2023 dollars, to support the College's mission and strategic goals through timely building maintenance.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including a review of agenda items and materials related to student mental health and wellness programs, the planned use of a John Deere tractor and loader, and a college-wide space needs assessment. Updates were provided on enrollment, personnel changes, and various administrative items such as a change order for architectural and engineering services and resolutions for property tax levy and water system upgrades. The board also discussed policy actions, athletics achievements, community engagement events, and the presidential search profile, including the timeline and salary range for the next president. A presentation on the proposed Radiologic Technology Program was also given.