Jen Bussen

The meeting included a public hearing on property tax rates for 2025, where the board approved the General Revenue Operating Levy and the Debt Service Levy. The board also accepted the Treasurer's Report, approved payment of bills, and heard reports from the Faculty Association and the College President. Other topics included a census report, a board policy manual amendment, bids and contracts for employee benefits, media buying services, and secondary internet service. The board also approved personnel recommendations and accepted the resignation of a trustee.

This document outlines the college's foundational principles, including its mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities. The mission focuses on serving the community through academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and lifelong learning, fostering diversity, and enriching regional vitality. The vision emphasizes innovative academic, career, workforce, and community programs, alongside partnerships. Core values include student success, communication, service, innovation, inclusion, collaborative decision-making, accountability, and lifelong learning. Key priorities are enhancing student success, developing staff, promoting data-informed accountability, and leveraging innovation for fiscal self-reliance and enrollment growth.

The study session included a budget update and planning for the 2026 Fiscal Year.

The Board approved payment of bills from the Operating Fund. The College President reported on the groundbreaking for the new Café/Market at the Dardenne Creek Campus, the success of the SCC Summer campus, Dr. Bryonie Carter completing her Ph.D., SCC's presence at local county fairs, and SCC hosting Chef Susan Notter. An update on proposition community college was provided. The date of September 29, 2025, was approved for the public hearing on tax rates. The board approved an agreement with ZRG Partners, LLC for an Interim CFO. The personnel recommendations were approved as presented.

The Board reviewed the Treasurer's Report, which included details on cash in bank, total investments, tuition and fees received, local taxes received, and state appropriations received. They approved the payment of bills from the Operating Fund. An informational review of Article II.01 Board of Trustees Meetings occurred, with plans to bring it back as an action item in the September meeting. Article II.10 Board Removal/Resignation was approved. An agreement for snow and ice removal with Swinter Group was approved, along with the purchase of Dell laptops and desktop computers. Additionally, personnel recommendations were approved.