Karen Chadwick

The meeting commenced with a Closed Session covering labor negotiations with AFSCME and AFT, conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (San Mateo County Community College District v. Blach, et. al.), discussions concerning public employee discipline/dismissal/release (5 employees), and performance evaluation for the Chancellor Goals. The Open Session featured a presentation in honor of Black History Month regarding the Black National Anthem, and a presentation on the Umoja and Umoja-ASTEP Learning Communities. Recognition was given to newly tenured faculty for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Key action items included approving personnel items, re-employment of contract and regular faculty for 2026-2027, ratification of a collective bargaining agreement with CSEA Chapter 33, and approval of salary adjustments for various employee groups. A one-time payment adjustment for AFSCME members was also recommended for approval. Under Consent Action, the Board approved curricular changes for Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College, established a new program for Community, Continuing, and Corporate Education, reviewed and approved the Measure H Bond Program Revision #24, approved the 2026 Contractor Prequalification List, reviewed November and December 2025 Warrants, and approved revisions to the Bylaws of the San Mateo County Community Colleges Educational Housing Corporation, along with reappointing a member to its board. Other actions included approving a resolution for a Supplementary Retirement Plan (SRP) contingent on participation and fiscal savings, approving revised 2026 meeting dates, adopting resolutions in honor of Black History Month and Lunar New Year, adopting a resolution supporting SB 968, approving fund augmentations for the Cañada College Child Development Project and Skyline College Distributed Antenna Systems Implementation Project, awarding contracts for mechanical systems upgrades and site work at Cañada College, accepting the 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report, approving non-resident tuition and capital outlay fees for 2026-27, and adopting the SMCCCD Internal Control Framework. Discussion items included reports on International Education, conference attendance and travel policies, and review of revised Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.

The agenda covered several topics, including the approval of minutes from a prior meeting, a technology demonstration, and the presentation of an Above and Beyond Award to Sue Harrison for her exceptional work coordinating grant applications. Discussions included updates on the Skyline College Clean Energy and Sustainability Program. New Business involved the approval of personnel actions, ratification of July and August 2010 District Warrants, approval of off-campus facilities use for 2010-11, approval of accreditation midterm reports for the three colleges, and a Public Hearing and subsequent adoption of the 2010-11 Final Budget. Additionally, actions related to internal borrowing, parcel tax exemptions, advancing Cal Grant awards, and the appointment of a Measure G Citizens Oversight Committee were addressed. Authorizations to augment design-build contracts for various construction and modernization projects were also sought. The Board also accepted multiple grants, including those for workforce funding collaborative and engineering education. During Information Reports, updates were provided on the 2011 Construction Contractor Prequalification and school measures on the November 2, 2010 ballot. The Board recessed to Closed Session to discuss personnel matters, labor negotiations, and potential litigation.

The agenda for the study session included discussions on the order of the agenda, approval of personnel actions such as reassignments, leaves of absence, and changes in staff allocation. Recommendations for administrator employment contract renewals for various executive and director positions were presented for approval. Other new business items included the approval of a Medi-Cal Administrative Claiming Agreement involving Skyline College, the Contra Costa County Office of Education, and the Bay Region Local Educational Consortium. The session also featured updates on KCSM-TV and the Community Needs Assessment. During the Closed Session, personnel items, public employment, discipline, and negotiations with employee organizations were considered.

The Study Session agenda included discussion of the order of the agenda, approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 23, 2014, new business items such as the approval of Personnel Items and Accreditation Follow-Up Reports for the three colleges (Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College), discussion of topics for future study sessions, and statements from board members. The detailed discussion focused heavily on the Accreditation Follow-Up Report for Cañada College, which addressed Recommendation #2 regarding the review system for Course Outlines of Record (COR) currency, detailing the process revisions adopted in late 2013 and early 2014. Other agenda items involved personnel actions, revision of the Miscellaneous Pay Rates Salary Schedule (with specific attention to the lifeguard position wage accuracy), approval of the consent agenda which included internal borrowing, and approval of a substantive change proposal for Cañada College's online course expansion, along with discussions on related student success data. The session also involved a review of the Board of Trustee self-evaluation in ten areas, ranging from institutional mission to community relations.

The meeting included a Closed Session to discuss labor negotiations, employee performance evaluations (Chancellor), employee appointments (College of San Mateo President), employee discipline, and anticipated litigation. The Open Session covered a Study Session focused on the District's adoption of Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) and Open Educational Resource (OER) initiatives across its colleges, including updates on faculty and student awareness, and future needs. New Business included the approval of a Letter of Support for the Governor's ZTC Degree Program and the approval of Resolution No. 21-05 recognizing April as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awareness Month. Personnel items approved included various new hires, reassignments, and changes in staff allocation across the colleges and District Office. An update was also provided on the District's recovery operations related to COVID-19 and the plan to reconstitute in-person services.