Donna L. Lake

The board meeting covered several key items, including a presentation by the Jets Store manager, the approval of amended bylaws, and a discussion regarding the millage request. The board conducted a public hearing on the truth in taxation operating millage and adopted the FY 27 budget after holding a public hearing. Additionally, the board appointed a member to the Foundation Board, selected representatives for the Michigan Community College Association Board, and conducted performance reviews for the CEO, including monitoring reports for asset protection and planning. A special audit of cash receipts was approved, and the board heard a college feature presentation regarding the Medical Education and Training Campus agreement. The meeting concluded with a closed session regarding collective bargaining negotiations.

This Strategic Agenda outlines four key goals: Committed, Connected, Innovative, and Resilient. These goals focus on enhancing student success, fostering an inclusive and dynamic community, aligning programs with future workforce needs, and continuously improving operational efficiency. The plan aims to provide a personalized, supportive, and effective educational experience, preparing students as global citizens and contributing to community vitality.

The Board discussed various governance and operational topics, including the institution's mission, vision, beliefs, and values. Agenda items covered the adoption of operating millage and the fiscal year 2027 budget, foundation board membership, and the selection of representatives for the MCCA Board of Directors. The Board also reviewed executive limitations, policy governance, CEO performance, and engaged in discussions regarding board bylaws, ownership linkage updates, and collective bargaining negotiations.

The meeting agenda encompassed a variety of governance and operational items, including a safety briefing, a declaration of potential conflicts of interest, and a session for public comments. The Board addressed ownership linkage updates, considered proposed amendments to the Board Bylaws, and discussed financial considerations regarding a millage and CEO healthcare benefits. Additionally, the Board reviewed policy compliance, monitored CEO performance through evidence reviews, and received information on an articulation agreement and future board topics. The proceedings also included a governance self-evaluation and a content review.

The board meeting agenda included considerations for bylaws, millage, and CEO healthcare and VEBA. The board conducted policy reviews for several executive limitations, governance processes, and Board-CEO delegations, along with an interpretations assessment regarding access to education. Additionally, the meeting featured an evidence review for asset protection and investments, a review of the JC/JAMA articulation agreement, and a self-evaluation of the governance process.