Ginny Spaniak

The board meeting included a review of the president's report, a comprehensive presentation on the upcoming fiscal year budget, and updates on college purchasing procedures. Several purchase orders were awarded, including contracts for main campus asphalt repairs, office furniture, high-performance epoxy flooring for the manufacturing lab, a fleet of motorcycles, a patient simulator package, and a police patrol vehicle. The board also established the intent to levy millage for the upcoming fiscal year, set a date for a public hearing regarding the general operating budget, and conducted a closed session to review a legal opinion.

The meeting included community comments regarding an upcoming protest and safety fence installations. The Board received a year-in-review report from the Library and Learning Support Services Center and highlights from the President's report. Key actions included the purchase of a three-year subscription for the Virtuous CRM+ fundraising platform, the approval of Headlee Override ballot language, and a closed session to discuss a legal opinion from General Counsel.

The agenda includes a library and learning support services spotlight and the President's report. Information items cover financial, purchasing, and staffing reports, alongside the first reading of a purchasing and leasing policy. Action items involve the purchase of a fundraising platform, the approval of ballot language for a Headlee override, and a closed session to discuss a legal opinion.

The Board of Trustees meeting included the election of a new Board Secretary and presentations regarding student success, police department reaccreditation, and strategic planning themes. The Board approved the purchase of computers and a van, and granted a resolution of retirement recognition. Additionally, the Board awarded a Distinguished Alumni status and an honorary degree to be conferred at the upcoming commencement ceremony. Approval was granted for the Headlee Override ballot language. The board also held a closed session to discuss a legal opinion before reconvening to conclude the meeting.

The meeting included several organizational actions following the retirement of a Board member. Key actions involved the unanimous election of Dillon Breen as Vice Chair and Candy Little as Treasurer for 2026. Several appointments were made, including Brian Broderick as Parliamentarian, and appointments to the Audit Committee and the Schoolcraft College 501(c)(3) Committees. The President's Report featured a presentation on the work of the Center for Experiential Learning. The Board awarded multiple purchase orders, including for a Vertical Machining Center, a Laser Welder, a Pallet Stacker Forklift, Combi Ovens, a Micro Indentation Hardness Testing System, computer lab furniture, Dell computers, and office furniture reconfiguration. The Board also passed a resolution offering congratulations on retirement to Timothy Ellis. A closed session was held to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation (Ried v Schoolcraft), followed by reconvening into an open session. It was noted that Trustee Jaafar resigned from her seat as Treasurer.