Jennifer Batten

The Board meeting addressed several key business items, including the approval of the agenda and the presentation and acceptance of the property tax resolution. Consent items approved included personnel transactions covering new hires, transfers, and separations occurring in October 2025, as well as financial transactions for purchases between $40,000 and $100,000 from the General Fund and various Special Funds. Action items included approving blanket purchase orders exceeding $100,000 for tuition agreements with Grand Valley State University, Ferris State University, and Davenport University, as well as a blanket purchase order for contract teaching services. The Board also discussed the slate of officers for the upcoming term beginning January 1, 2026, and reviewed, but did not approve (tabling the motion), three board policies for the first time. An amendment to the Alliance of Professional Support Staff contract regarding a Bilingual Stipend MOU was approved. Reports included updates on the presidential search, the annual purchasing report, and a detailed finance update summarizing year-to-date financial activity across multiple funds, including commentary on revenue pacing and expenditure variances.

The meeting included a presentation and approval of the Local Strategic Value Resolution. The board approved consent items including personnel and financial transactions. Purchases over $100,000 were approved, including digital advertising and search engine marketing services, and the annual life-cycle replacement of equipment for the media department. An additional paid holiday was approved for January 2, 2026. Reports were given on fall semester kick off, fall enrollment data, legislative engagement, people, culture, and equity, GRCC ArtPrize, and college finances. The Faculty Association and Student Government provided updates.

The meeting included the presentation and acceptance of the 2024-2025 audit by Plante Moran. The board reviewed and approved several consent items, including personnel transactions and financial transactions such as purchases for fiber optic cables, annual renewal of PortalGuard's single-sign-on solution services, and Zoom licensing. Purchases over $100,000 were discussed and approved, including those for Sneden Hall IT furniture, the Wayne State University HRSA25 Grant, and the College Park Plaza renovation project. The annual capital outlay plan was presented and approved. Reports were given on the president's activities, grants, finances, the Faculty Association, the Foundation, and the Campus Activities Board. The finance update included information on revenues, expenses, and budget reports for various funds, including the General Operating Fund, Designated Fund, Building and Site Fund, Debt Retirement Fund, and Auxiliary Funds.

The agenda includes a review and approval of the agenda, open comments, and a special order of business regarding a Local Strategic Value Resolution. Consent items include minutes from the August 18, 2025, Regular Meeting, grant awards/requests, personnel transactions, and financial transactions. Action items feature purchases over $100,000 and a college holiday on January 2, 2026. Reports cover the President's Report with monitoring and institutional updates, Faculty Association Report, Student Government Report, and Board Chair Report. Community Connections involve communications to the Board, followed by open comment, final board comments, and adjournment.

The meeting included the review and approval of the agenda, approval of the 2025-2026 MCCA Board of Directors appointments, and approval of consent items such as minutes from previous meetings, grant awards/requests, personnel transactions, and financial transactions. The board also discussed purchases over $100,000, the 2025-2026 Board of Trustees meeting schedule, PMA compensation, student wages/compensation, executive contracts, and the Board Asset Protection Policy. Updates were provided on enrollment, planning for the Fall semester, potential changes in Pell and TRIO funding, and the presidential search process.