Eniola Alawoya

The committee discussed and recommended several policy updates to the Full Board of Trustees. These included revisions to the procurement policy to align with county practices, implement new procurement systems, and clarify competitive bidding exceptions. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates to the travel policy, which primarily involved removing obsolete language regarding cash advances, and a new policy for visitors to the college that defines access expectations, campus host accountability, and conduct protocols in response to security considerations.

The committee discussed and recommended to the full Board of Trustees the approval of faculty promotions and tenure for several staff members across various departments. These recommendations were made in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement with the Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers and supported by the College-Wide Promotion and Tenure Committee.

The board meeting includes an executive session to discuss labor negotiations with the NCCFT, Department Chairs, and AFA, as well as pending litigation and personnel matters. Public session agenda items include a report from the Academic Senate Chair and the second reading of amendments to policies regarding travel, procurement, and campus visitors.

The Board discussed various institutional matters, including updates from the Academic Senate Chair on new agreements, curriculum changes, and committee appointments. The Board approved several procurement agreements for services related to finance, facilities management, and construction. Additionally, an operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved, along with updates to the tuition and fees schedule. Several faculty promotions and tenure grants were ratified. The Board conducted a first reading for amendments to policies concerning procurement, travel, and visitors. A resolution was passed to establish a 60-credit maximum for liberal arts associate degree programs to align with academic success initiatives. Other actions included authorizing an employment agreement amendment for the Chief Administrative Officer and planning for potential legal action regarding SUNY leadership regulations.

The committee reviewed an independent auditor's report and approved several procurement agreements, including financial audit services with Clifton Larson Allen LLP and on-call microbial remediation services with three separate vendors. Additionally, the committee authorized increased annual expenditure amounts for existing pricing agreements with Saracino Construction Corp. for general contracting services and with MT Group, LLC for on-call materials inspection and testing. The committee also approved the proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year and recommended a tuition and fee schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year, which includes adjustments to technology fees and a new non-refundable enrollment deposit.