Dawn Waggoner

This Campus Improvement Plan for the Pre-K Academy at Midland College is dedicated to providing quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood education to children aged three through five, preparing them for success in kindergarten. The plan aims to support continuous improvement by strengthening organizational systems and building staff capacity. Key focus areas include enhancing social-emotional learning, fostering parent engagement, improving instructional achievement in literacy and mathematics for all students, increasing positive outcomes for English as a Second Language (ESL) students, and enhancing support and outcomes for special education students. Additionally, the plan prioritizes building staff capacity through professional development to ensure best practices.

The board meeting included reports on dual credit data and divisional activities. Key action items featured a review of the General Education Curriculum and the approval of a contract change for a campus-wide fire suppression system at O'Shaughnessy Hall. The board also reviewed the appointment of new faculty, received updates on donations, and processed employment changes including resignations. Financial statements and operating revenue reports were also discussed as part of the board's fiduciary responsibilities.

The Board discussed various educational and operational matters, including a presentation on the volleyball team and the dual credit division. Key agenda items included the approval of continuing education tuition and fee rates, the award of furniture and equipment contracts for O'Shaughnessy Hall, the approval of design services for the Tennis Pro Shop, and the authorization of new administrative and faculty contracts. The President provided updates on monthly donations, staff employment, and faculty resignations, while also noting the dissolution of the Faculty Senate due to new legislation. Additionally, the Board convened in executive session to discuss real property matters.

The board meeting included presentations on the Respiratory Care division and proposed local policies. Action items addressed and approved included new faculty and administrative contracts. The President provided updates on donations, employment of full-time non-contractual staff, resignations, and retirements. The board also convened into an executive session to discuss real property and consultation with an attorney.

The Board meeting included presentations on the Primary Care Pathway Program and the Kids' College summer program. The board approved various financial and administrative matters, including the appointment to fill a board vacancy, authorization of a surface use agreement and oil and gas lease, and the procurement of AI-driven CRM software, fire suppression services, and air handling equipment. Additionally, the board approved tuition and fee schedules for the upcoming academic year, reviewed local policy updates, and received updates on personnel and administrative contracts.