Ernie Loera

The meeting includes a financial update for the 2025-26 fiscal year, the recommendation for the 2026-27 operating budget, and the approval of several outstanding invoices exceeding $10,000. Key administrative items include the reappointment of several board members, the nomination and election of a new slate of officers, and the update of authorized account signatories for various financial institutions. Additionally, the board will review the Foundation calendar for the upcoming academic year and appoint an independent auditing firm for the fiscal year ending in 2026, with an option for renewal through 2029. Reports from the Superintendent/President, the Foundation Director, and various committees are also scheduled.

The board meeting included a report from the newly appointed Director of the Citrus College Foundation, focusing on fundraising and strategic planning goals. The Ad Hoc Committee discussed necessary updates to the Master Agreement and addressed operational inconsistencies. The board approved an additional $15,000 for legal services to draft updated bylaws, articles, and the master agreement, subject to a friendly amendment requiring a written summary of findings and scope of work. Additionally, the board approved the authorization of new signatories for the foundation's checking accounts.

The committee reviewed revised administrative procedures and board policies concerning sexual harassment, equal employment opportunity, discrimination complaints, and harassment prohibition. Additional items included a proposed academic calendar for 2027-2028, immigration enforcement activities, campus safety, emergency response planning, and student discipline procedures. New business covered the Strategic Plan 2025-2026 progress report, the Information Technology Master Plan 2026-2031, and various administrative procedures and policies regarding hazing, speech regulations, delegation of authority, budget preparation, fiscal management, purchasing, financial audits, and property security.

The committee meeting focused on the second reading of the 2026-31 Strategic Plan. Additionally, the agenda included first readings for several revised administrative procedures and board policies regarding campus safety, emergency response plans, prohibition of sexual harassment under Title IX, equal employment opportunity, and discrimination investigations. Reports were also provided by various college committees, including educational programs, student services, physical resources, and institutional effectiveness.

The committee approved the second and final reading of revised Administrative Procedures for the College Information Technology Committee. Discussions included the development of the 2026-31 Strategic Plan, focusing on its objectives and measurement tools, and a presentation of the 2026 ACCJC Annual and Fiscal reports, noting improvements in student loan default rates and enrollment statistics. Additionally, reports were provided on Student Services Committee updates regarding academic naming conventions, legislative proposals, and financial budget recommendations, including the adoption of a balanced budget for 2026-27 and adjustments to FTES reporting strategies.