JoEllen Shever

The meeting featured reports on treasurer budget summaries, enrollment updates showing a slight decline in spring headcount alongside growth in dual credit programs, and comprehensive legislative advocacy efforts. Significant topics included the kickoff of the college's 60th-anniversary celebration, the upcoming launch of a Radiologic Technology program, and a successful transition of the campus children's learning center to a new operator. The board approved financial authorizations with ARMCO Credit Union and the 2026-27 capital funding application. Additionally, a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Education Support Professionals was approved. Further discussion included updates on strategic planning, quality assessment metrics, and foundation scholarship records, including new food security initiatives for students.

The meeting featured a presentation of the 2024-25 draft audit, which received an unmodified opinion, and a review of financial budget summaries alongside an enrollment update. The President provided updates on campus initiatives, including holiday meal distributions, sports achievements, and building design awards, as well as state and federal budget outlooks. The Board approved the Acceptable Use of Technology Policy, granted tenure to three faculty members, and ratified a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additionally, the Foundation reported on new gift contributions, completed RFPs for financial services, and announced the establishment of a new scholarship for cancer survivors and caregivers.

The board approved a contract with Lifesteps, Inc. for early childcare and education services on campus and a three-year software services contract with Blackboard, LLC. Additionally, a three-year contract was approved with Graham Professional Sounds and Video for commencement ceremony services. The board also authorized the college to apply for State Public School Building Authority financing to fund deferred HVAC and electrical maintenance projects totaling $2,457,445.00.

The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting to address organizational business, which included the formal acceptance of the meeting agenda.

The board finalized the 2024-2025 audit, noting that there were no changes since the presentation of the draft audit at the previous session.