Ekanem B Bassey

The meeting included reports from the Student Government Association and the American Federation of Teachers. New business focused on financial and operational procurements, ranging from smaller IT and campus signage contracts to large infrastructure improvements such as boiler plant replacement, IT department renovations, and fire alarm system upgrades. Additional procurement actions involved occupational training services, advisory services, software subscriptions, and hardware refreshes. The board also reviewed updates on the Paid Medical Leave Act, the 2025 financial audit including the College's financial statements and foundation status, OLA legislative audit updates, and institutional financial updates. Presentations were provided regarding the Enrollment Report and the Information Technology Report.

The Finance Committee reviewed several procurement items exceeding $25,000, including contracts for radio programming, software licensing, IT ticketing systems, commencement venue rentals, and promotional membership premiums. The committee also discussed a no-cost extension for architectural and engineering services. Furthermore, a financial performance update for the fiscal year 2026 was presented, highlighting revenue collections, expenditure management, human capital investments, and future year-end forecasts. Finally, an update was provided on the status of various 2025 audits, including financial statements, foundation audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.

The Board discussed various operational and financial matters, including the approval of procurement contracts for Behavioral Health Services and emergency equipment repairs. Financial reports were presented covering revenues, expenditures, and budgetary updates. Presentations were given regarding enrollment trends, student retention initiatives, and information technology security and infrastructure improvements. The President provided updates on weather-related closures, payroll processing adjustments, facility renovations, and ongoing legislative hearings. Additionally, the Student Government Association and Faculty Senate provided updates on campus events, course scheduling, and collaborative efforts between faculty and administration.

The meeting agenda includes reports from the Student Government Association and various institutional committees. Key business items involve the presentation of financial information, including procurement contracts between $25,000 and $99,999 for services such as radio programming, software licensing, ticketing systems, venue rental, and membership premiums, alongside a no-cost extension for architectural and engineering services. The agenda also covers a financial update, the status of the 2025 audit, and a legislative audit update. Additionally, the meeting includes presentations on institutional enrollment and information technology, as well as the President’s report and an review of active search listings.

The committee reviewed various procurement policies and procedures, including multiple contracts for IT services, software maintenance, textbook access codes, student travel, and STEM programming. Key action items included the approval of an auditing services contract with SB & Company and a project to renovate bathrooms in the college's main building. The committee also examined a financial performance report detailing revenue and expenditure comparisons between the current and previous appropriation years.