Deborah Fregia

The Board of Trustees meeting covered a broad range of operational and governance items. Key actions included the adoption of a new redistricting plan, acceptance of an internal audit report on purchasing, and approval of revisions to the local policy regarding employment requirements. Numerous appointment nominations for various college positions were approved, alongside the acceptance of a non-contractual hiring report. Financial decisions included awarding a contract for Glycol Separation Unit software, renewing a contract for external audit services, adopting a Matched Retirement Savings Plan, and setting the maintenance and operations tax rates for the 2022 tax year. Additionally, the Board accepted financial and investment reports, approved a procurement method for Vice President suite renovations, and scheduled the March 2023 Board meeting.

The Board meeting included reports from student, faculty, and professional constituent leaders. Consent agenda items were approved, including appointments to staff positions, non-contractual hiring reports, revisions to local policies on policy development, compensation, and student rights, and the appointment of investment officers. Financial actions included the approval of funding for marketing projects to support the 2018 bond, property and casualty insurance renewals, the sale of tax-foreclosed property, and a catering contract. The Board also scheduled the next meeting and accepted various investment and financial reports. Additionally, the President's report highlighted a donation from the Mexican Consulate for scholarships and Adult Basic Education fees.

The board meeting covered several key items, including project updates from PBK, activity reports from student, faculty, professional, and classified constituent leaders, and the adoption of the fiscal analysis and budget for the 2018-2019 academic year. Numerous contract awards and renewals were approved, including those for office supplies, printing services, plumbing and utility repair, janitorial supplies, construction-related services, landscaping, software licensing, and auditing services. Furthermore, the board approved furniture purchases, workers' compensation and unemployment insurance renewal, and several personnel appointments across various departments. Additionally, the board approved revisions to local policies on instructional arrangements, authorized the use of future bond proceeds to reimburse fund balance, set the date for adopting the 2018 tax rate, accepted financial and investment reports, and received updates on enrollment and law enforcement procedures.

The committees convened to address several operational and financial matters. Key actions included the appointment of new staff, including a College Connections Advisor and a Communications Officer. The Building and Grounds Committee approved multiple infrastructure projects, such as chemistry renovations, roofing projects, and student center façade work, to be funded via a Maintenance Tax Note. The Policy Committee approved revisions to local purchasing and acquisition policies. The Finance/Audit Committee approved a contract extension for depository banking services and authorized guaranteed maximum price agreements for various campus construction projects, as well as procurement of hazardous material abatement services.

The meeting included reports from constituent leaders, a presentation on the community image survey results, and the acceptance of the 2021 Racial Profile Report. The Board approved the 2022-2023 Professional Re-Appointment list, numerous staff appointment nominations, and the Non-Contractual Hiring Report. Additionally, the Academic Master Plan was reviewed, and a contract was awarded for furniture and installation services. The Board also accepted financial and quarterly investment reports, heard updates on a Maritime Grant Award and enrollment, and held an executive session.