Denny Gasca

The board meeting included a workshop regarding Bachelor of Applied Science programs and a regular session. Discussions covered the annual evaluation of the president, the proposed adoption of the Oregon Community College Association's board policy and procedure numbering convention, and revisions to several college policies including conflict of interest, ethics, and integrated pest management. The board reviewed standard reports on personnel, budget status, and capital projects. Action items included the approval of a presidential contract, adoption of the budget, retirement resolutions, budget transfer requests, and several policy updates and bargaining agreements.

The meeting included a workshop session on the implementation and impact of Artificial Intelligence at the college. During the regular session, reports were provided by various student and faculty associations, as well as board members regarding recent legislative and professional activities. The board approved a proclamation declaring February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month and reviewed updates to several board policies. A disaggregated scorecard report was presented detailing student journey data. Standard reports on personnel, budget status, and capital projects were received. Additionally, the board approved student tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year, a retirement resolution for a long-term employee, and several consent calendar items including budget calendar settings and advisory committee appointments.

The meeting featured a workshop on student-athlete success, innovation, and performance within the Northwest Athletic Conference. A formal land acknowledgement was presented. The board reviewed and accepted reports from student, faculty, classified, and exempt associations, as well as institutional advancement and grant activities. Key actions included the approval of an exemption from competitive bidding for the construction of a new trade center and the approval of various faculty sabbatical leaves, academic policies, and program donations. Additionally, updates were provided on graduation preparations, a regional high school mathematics contest, the suspension of a MIG welding certificate, and proposed revisions to multiple college policies.

The committee meeting agenda includes the election of a chairperson and vice chairperson, a review of the duties of the Budget Committee, the presentation of the budget message, and the presentation of the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

The board meeting covered several key administrative and academic topics. Discussions included the presidential evaluation process and timeline, the proposed schedule for board meetings for the upcoming year, and a selection process for Budget Committee member vacancies. Academic and program updates featured the Psychology Associate of Science Transfer degree and the annual Affirmative Action Report. Additionally, the meeting addressed personnel reports, budget status updates, and various consent calendar items such as faculty sabbatical leave requests, policy revisions, and the acceptance of program donations and grants.