Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees Public Business Meeting
The meeting agenda included a President's report and updates from various committees, including Finance and Facilities, the Ad-Hoc Credential Expansion Committee, and the Governance Committee. Key items for action included the acceptance of a consent agenda covering human resources, gifts, grants, financial reports, and capital project updates. The Board also reviewed new and revised institutional policies regarding contract management, institutional memberships, and educational program effectiveness. Additionally, the meeting addressed the ratification of a purchase and sale agreement and a lease agreement for properties in Long Branch.
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Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees Public Business Meeting
The Board conducted a public business meeting to address several operational, financial, and academic matters. Key discussions included a report on the College's financial aid operations, the presentation of the proposed FY27 tuition, fee, and operating budget recommendations, and updates from various committees including Finance & Facilities, Student Success & Educational Excellence, and the NJCCC. The Board reviewed and authorized multiple contracts and purchases, considered grant submissions, approved faculty sabbaticals and various HR recommendations, and rescinded a COVID-19 vaccination/testing policy. Additionally, the Board authorized honorary degrees for commencement and ratified the appointment of an alternate public records custodian.
Feb 25, 2026·Board meeting
Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees Public Business Meeting
The Board convened, reviewed the college's financial aid program status, and held a public hearing on proposed FY27 Budget and Tuition and Fees. Committee reports covered the Finance & Facilities Committee's review of major capital projects (including HVAC modernization, Freehold water remediation, and Theatre Lighting), the Audit Committee's acceptance of the clean FY25 Single Audit, governance updates involving policy revisions and board self-evaluation, and student success initiatives which included approving two new academic options (Hospitality, Event & Tourism Management; Communications Media Program, Esports Production & Management Option). The Board approved the acceptance of several grants totaling over $596,000, covering initiatives in workforce development, patient care, and data science, and also approved the submission of multiple grant applications requesting up to $4.5 million, including submissions to NSF and NASA. Key financial actions involved the ratification of emergency purchases exceeding $133,982 due to a pipe rupture in Freehold, approval of regular purchases over $44,900, acceptance of the December 2025 financial reports, and the approval of the FY27 Operating & Capital Budgets. Furthermore, the Board approved rescinding Policy 2.1003 (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement) and lodging a revision to Policy 6.9000 (Athletic Policy). Finally, an Executive Session was held to discuss matters potentially falling under litigation/contract negotiation and employment exemptions.
