Karen L Alexander

The meeting included a Workshop session providing an update on the bond-funded renovation projects for Building 7 and Community Fields and Courts. The Regular Session agenda covered the Chemeketa Land Acknowledgment, various reports from associations and the College Board of Education, and several information items. Key information presentations included the 2024-2025 Audit Report, proposed student tuition and fees for 2026-2027, the proposed budget calendar for 2026-2027, an update on 2024-2025 Financial Aid and Veterans Services, and a review of Advisory Committees for 2025-2026, which will be up for approval at the February meeting.

The meeting agenda included a workshop on the Risk Management Insurance Report and Administration Updates in a closed session. The regular session commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Chemeketa Land Acknowledgement. Key reports covered updates from various associations (ASC, Faculty, Classified, Exempt) and the College Board of Education members' activities. Information items included an update from the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) Board, and review of College Policies #4075 (Credit Hour) and #4065 (Articulation and Transfer Agreements), with final approval scheduled for the following month. Standard reports presented information on Personnel, Budget Status, Capital Projects, Library Service statistics, Grant Activities, Enrollment, Graduation/Transfer, and Recognition. Separate action was taken to approve Retirement Resolution No.23-24-04. The consent calendar included action items for accepting Program Donations and approving Grants Awarded for the prior quarter. A motion to approve Building 14 Seismic Rehabilitation Architectural Services was also passed.

The meeting agenda included reports from various employee associations (ASC, CFA, CCA, CEA), and reports from the College Board of Education members regarding their conference attendance. Information items covered the proposed Child Development Specialist Registered Apprenticeship Certificate, the suspension of the existing and introduction of a new Construction Trades and Apprenticeship Readiness Certificate, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Education (BASE), the Statement of Budget Principles for 2026-2027, and the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) Board Report. Standard reports included personnel actions, budget status, purchasing updates, capital projects, and recognition. Separate actions involved the approval of the BASE program, the appointment of Budget Committee Members for Zone 4 and Zone 5, and the adoption of retirement resolutions for several long-serving employees.

The meeting commenced with a closed Executive Session to review the employment performance of the president/chief executive officer, followed by a Workshop discussing the TRIO Pre-College Programs. The Regular Session included administrative updates and several actions, such as declaring election results official and administering the Oath of Office to newly elected/re-elected board members. Information items covered the ASC Legislative Internship Program, the annual President's evaluation, and proposed suspensions/new versions for several Computer Information Systems, Corrections, and Law Enforcement degrees, as well as changes to the Human Services program and the addition of a Medical Assisting Associate of Applied Science degree. Standard reports addressed personnel changes, budget status, and capital projects. Final actions included approving budget transfers, authorizing interfund borrowing, appointing a lay representative for the library service council, and approving various certificate and salary schedule changes.

The agenda for this meeting included a preparatory workshop focusing on the Insurance and Risk Management Report, which covered current coverage, renewal highlights, and claims overview. The regular session featured reports from various staff and employee associations, including updates on Student Initiated Fee (SIF) budget utilization for student programming and legislative internships. Standard reports covered Personnel changes, Budget Status (as of October 31, 2025), Purchasing activities, Capital Projects progress (such as Building 2 restoration completion and Building 7 remodel planning), and Recognition highlights. A separate action item involved the approval of a resolution appointing Jaime Rodriguez as the Budget Committee Member for Zone 6 for a one-year term.