Doreen Sterling

The board discussed and recommended approval for several financial items, including adjustments to academic assessment fees, application fees for various programs, and distance learning and transcript fees. Other key topics included the establishment of a full cost of instruction fee for repeated course enrollments, a review of current student tuition rates for various academic programs, and the approval of the FSCJ ACCESS program aimed at reducing textbook costs for students.

The document outlines the schedule for the fiscal year 2025-26 including finance and audit committee quarterly meetings, workshops, and regular meetings. Key activities throughout the year include deep dive workshops, investment performance reviews, budget overviews, and the review and approval of institutional course materials.

The board meeting focused on several key topics, including an investment performance review presented by U.S. Bancorp Asset Management and PFM Asset Management, as well as a comprehensive overview of the 2026/27 budget. Additionally, the board considered an academic affairs action item regarding the amendment of the general education course list to comply with state requirements, which involves removing sociology as a course option.

The board discussed several strategic areas including enrollment growth, institutional excellence, student success, community engagement, and service. Key highlights included the establishment of an early learning center at the urban resource center through a partnership with Junior Achievement, updates on the Cecil training institute project to expand skilled trades programs, and the adoption of artificial intelligence guidelines within the college. The board reviewed and approved various administrative, financial, and academic action items, including budget amendments, new academic programs, and updates to board rules regarding the investment of surplus funds.

This document outlines the operating calendar for 2026-2027, detailing key dates and official holidays for the college community. It specifies holidays observed according to the District Board of Trustees' Rule.