Joel Bennett

The resolution authorizes the submission of the Continued Funding Application (CFA) to the California Department of Education (CDE) for fiscal year 2026-27. It also authorizes designated representatives to sign the CFA and related contract documents.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as board member virtual participation, the ACCJC Annual Report, and the proposed 2026 Board of Trustees meeting schedule. Curriculum changes at West Valley College were considered, along with the approval for staff to attend the 2025 COLEGAS Conference. The selection of a secondary representative from Mission College to the South Bay Consortia for Adult Education Steering Committee was addressed, and an increase to the project assignment with HPI Architecture was considered. The board also ratified purchase order transactions and personnel transactions. Several gifts to the West Valley-Mission Community College District (WVMCCD) Foundation were accepted. Additionally, the board discussed a resolution authorizing an agreement with the California Department of Education for childcare and development services. Agreements with Steinberg Hart Architects and Aedis Architects for architectural services for West Valley College projects were also on the agenda, as well as an agreement with Rodan Builders, Inc and Noll + Tam for the Campus Center at Mission College. The meeting also covered information systems security upgrades at Mission College, board policies on financial aid, academic employees, classified employees, educational administrators, and classified administrators.

The forum focused on the Anti-Racism and Inclusion Action Plan. Discussions included addressing systemic and structural racism, anti-blackness, and creating sustainable change within the institution. Student voices were highlighted, emphasizing the importance of black lives mattering. The action plan involves unearthing racial history, disaggregating student data, and implementing actions to promote positive change. The forum also covered participation options in working groups and upcoming training opportunities for staff and faculty.

The Bylaws Committee meeting included discussions on several key topics. The committee discussed changing the DEI Committee name to the Resolution Committee. A draft of senator requirements was presented, and the committee discussed a new fundraising process. The committee also discussed Representative positions and responsibilities. The new senator requirements and the new fundraising process passed, but the DEI (Resolution) Committee failed.

The document outlines the administrative salary schedule for the West Valley - Mission Community College District for the year 2025-2026. It includes a list of position titles with their corresponding salary ranges and notes a compensation factor of $1,500 for doctorate degrees. It also shows board approved range and classification changes.