Elizabeth A Argiri

The Board reviewed and filed several financial and investment reports, as well as a Single Audit report. They formally adopted the tuition rates for the 2026-2027 academic year, noting that tuition and fees would remain unchanged. Personnel actions were approved, including several new hires for instructor and director positions. The Board also accepted donations and authorized the purchase of equipment using Perkins Grant funds, including a training ammunition structure, motor control learning systems, and vision camera packages. Additionally, the Board initiated the first reading of a policy regarding the awarding of associate degrees and academic certificates.

The board reviewed several key items, including enrollment data showing growth in both credit hours and headcount. Discussions addressed the state budget, specifically compliance with administrative cost caps, the impact of the Governor's proposed budget on operational funding and tuition restraint, and strategies regarding Workforce Pell initiatives. The board received updates on personnel changes, ongoing Perkins Grant-funded purchases, and policy actions regarding the awarding of degrees. Additionally, the meeting covered emergency remediation efforts for flood damage in the South Campus E building, extensive K-12 and dual enrollment outreach successes, upcoming cultural center exhibits, and new federal trademark filings. The meeting concluded with a presentation on tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year and a closed session regarding collective bargaining.

The board meeting agenda focused on key governance and operational items, including the selection of a president designate and the review of financial and investment reports. Personnel actions were addressed, covering new hires and resolutions of appreciation for retirees. Administrative reports included updates on accessibility software and a review of the sabbatical leave report. The board deliberated on several action items, such as the authorization of funding for medical training simulators, emergency equipment, industrial learning workstations, software subscription renewals, and the annual renovation program. Additionally, policy actions regarding the awarding of associate degrees and academic certificates were proposed.

The agenda for this special dinner session includes the Call to Order, Roll Call, Approval of Agenda, and Audience Participation. Key discussion points involve Board of Trustees Reports/Proposals, specifically a dinner session with presidential candidate Elizabeth (Libby) Argiri, MBA, CPA, followed by an interview of the presidential finalist, Elizabeth (Libby) Argiri, MBA, CPA.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Key items discussed included reports from the Board of Trustees, recognizing the retirement of an executive director, and reviewing financial reports for the period ending November 30, 2025. The Board adopted an amendment to the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget. Personnel actions approved included the hiring of Wendy Kane, adoption of a tentative agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council-Command Officers union commencing January 1, 2026, and conferring emeritus status upon a retiree. Action items included accepting donations, authorizing the renewal of a five-year contract for a Student Success System up to $585,000, renewing the intranet platform license up to $481,500, and renewing an emergency messaging software license for $65,615. The Board also approved the College Wide Elevator Code Compliance Upgrades & Modifications project and the replacement of a rooftop unit and HVAC controls upgrades for the Center Campus S building. Finally, the second reading of the Residency Policy was adopted.