Deena Gillespie

The meeting agenda includes the presentation of Emeritus Awards and various standing reports covering financial positions, student and faculty organizations, human resources, facilities, and enterprise resource planning. New business items involve accepting a single audit, approving grant funds for cybersecurity training, increasing student licensing, and entering into contracts for network infrastructure and managed services. Additionally, the board will convene in executive sessions to discuss personnel matters related to the President and the Board Chair.

The board meeting included the adoption of the agenda and the convening of an executive session to discuss personnel-related matters, such as employment, appointments, and resignations. No formal action was taken following the return from the executive session. The meeting concluded with the announcement of the next scheduled session.

The board discussed institutional financial status, ERP system implementation, and student scholarship results reported by the Friends and Family organization. Human resources updates included recruitment efforts and wellness initiatives. Construction projects for the Winslow and Kayenta areas were reviewed, along with updates on the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and legislative developments. The board approved the preliminary operating and capital budgets, the 2028-2029 academic calendar, grant fund acceptance, several facilities contracts including HVAC replacement, and a 2026-2027 compensation adjustment for employees. An executive session was held to discuss the president's employment contract, followed by an action to implement agreed-upon changes.

The meeting agenda includes various standing reports from college associations, HR, facilities, and the ERP project. Key action items involve the presentation of the 2026-27 introductory budget analysis, approval of the preliminary operating and capital budgets, adoption of the 2028-29 academic calendar, acceptance of grant funds, and approval of construction and design contracts. Additionally, the board will review multiple policy updates, a strategic plan, and compensation adjustments, with a potential executive session scheduled for employment-related discussions.

The Board has issued a notice for a public meeting that will include scheduled Public Hearings and a Special Budget meeting. The agenda may include a potential executive session for the discussion or consideration of personnel matters.