Emmanuel Awuah

The board discussed several items including the approval of sabbatical leave requests and the ranking of faculty applicants. Policy revisions were proposed for the campus bookstore and the use of human participants in research activities. Additionally, an informational update was provided regarding various minor housekeeping edits to the college's policy library, and the board conducted an executive session to review personnel performance and discuss potential litigation.

The meeting covered a wide range of reports including updates from the College Assembly, Faculty Council, Bellevue College Foundation, and the Associated Student Government. Public comments regarding adjunct faculty were received. The Board approved the Northwest Athletic Conference Interlocal Agreement. Quarterly reports on enrollment and finance were presented, noting positive growth in both areas. Additionally, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report highlighted recent initiatives and future climate surveys. The President's report covered town hall developments, student support programs, and athletic achievements. The Board also discussed participation in the Alliance for Black Learner Excellence and held an executive session to review real estate and public employee performance.

The board received reports from faculty, foundation, student government, classified staff, and the college assembly, along with a quarterly enrollment update. Agenda items included a first read of the 2023-2024 operating budget and a proposal to repeal hazing rules within the general conduct WAC. The board approved the 2023-2024 board meeting schedule, capital projects and funding for the 2023-2025 biennium, and Resolution No. 303 regarding the Center for Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation. Additionally, the board passed Resolution No. 305 to recognize the Vice President of Administrative Services for his tenure and conducted an executive session to discuss personnel performance and potential litigation.

The agenda for the special meeting includes a business session comprising a call to order, public comment procedures, and a formal action item regarding revisions to the Board Policy and Governance Manual.

The Board of Trustees discussed a variety of agenda items, including a program spotlight on the Radiologic Technology program and reports from constituent groups. Action items approved included the granting of faculty tenure, the scheduling of the 2026-2027 Board meeting dates, the revision of Policy 4000 regarding community care and institutional inclusion, and the deletion of Policy 4050 concerning cultural pluralism. The meeting also included a first read of sabbatical leave requests, quarterly reports on student success, enrollment, and finance, and an executive session to review personnel performance and discuss potential litigation.