Donald Astrab

The meeting included preliminary discussions confirming quorum and notice, followed by approval of an amended agenda. Committee reports covered academic excellence, focusing on pathway presentations, mission statement revisions, goals for 2025-2026, and discussions on artificial intelligence policy implementation. The contracts committee noted improved procurement processes and efforts to streamline IT committee presentations. The foundation committee reported on engagement with BDX Capital regarding the food pantry, introduction of new investment representatives from JP Morgan, and receipt of the final $1.5 million pledge payment from the Duca Foundation. A presentation by Car Rigs & Ingram detailed observations from a review of internal controls over grant operations, highlighting medium severity issues in staffing capacity and delays in contract approval due to legal review times, recommending increased delegation authority and policy revisions. The board requested quarterly written compliance reports and an annual live report. They also discussed leveraging Workday's grant management module over current systems for improved accuracy and workflow efficiency.

The IT Strategic Plan for Broward College aims to transform the institution into a technology leader in public higher education, moving beyond traditional IT to focus on student success. Key strategic areas include investing in cloud-based systems, expanding network infrastructure, and providing anytime, anywhere access to resources. The plan also emphasizes enhancing security measures, leveraging big data analytics for student support, and embracing mobile learning and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategies. The intended outcomes are to achieve a higher level of IT maturity, outpace educational peers, and maintain a competitive edge by proactively adopting emerging technologies to create an engaging and interactive learning environment.

President Alston's vision for Broward College is to become the number one destination for academic excellence and a top 10 college in the country. The strategy involves deepening community partnerships, increasing enrollment in high-value programs, enhancing student experience and retention, boosting graduation rates and job placement, securing additional funding, and providing resources through initiatives like the empowerment fund. The focus is on investing in people and strengthening the community through education.

The meeting included discussions and action items related to the FY 25-26 budget, the Broward College Foundation's budget, and various contracts for services such as commercial painting, architectural and engineering services, and classroom scheduling software. Also addressed were agreements and renewals for collection services, nursing training aides, dance choreography, photography, and student activity fund expenses. The board also considered policy revisions, grant agreements, and nominations for the Broward College Foundation Board of Directors.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, including the FY 25-26 Budget, the FY 2025-2026 Budget of Broward College Foundation, commercial painting services contract, architectural and engineering services, classroom and event scheduling software, Ellucian International Student and Scholar Management Annual Maintenance Renewal, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding modifying the 2024 -- 2027 FOPE CBA, Continental Service Group, LLC dba ConServe - FSU ITN 5879-A Collection Services - Piggyback Renewal, Annual Request to Write-off Delinquent Accounts, Nursing Training Aides & Related Services, Brianna Miller - Dance Choreography and Masterclasses, Adrienne Khouri - Dance Choreography and Masterclasses, Lotta Cooper - V&PA Photography Services FY2025-2026, Emmanuelle Estrella - Dance Videography Services FY2025-2026, Policy 6Hx2-5.02 Student Code of Conduct, SBL Freightliner LLC dba Freightliner of Broward - TRIO EOC Mobile RV Unit Repairs, Non- Recurring Budget Amendment for FD201 Student Activity Fund Expense Increase, Supersports of Broward County, Inc. - Officiating Services - Student Life Intramurals Sports Program 2025-2026, All Star Events, Inc. - Interactive Games for Veterans Fall Event 2025, G-Men Corp. - Fall 2025 Welcome Back "Big Splash" Event, Woody's Burgers LLC - Catering Services - Fall Fest 2025, All Star Events, Inc. - Interactive Game for Student Life Western Roundup Fall 2025 Event, G-Men Corp. -Interactive/Competitive Games for Fall 2025 Veterans Bash Event, Florida Fresh Market Enterprise Inc 2025-2028. The board also approved the consent agenda items.