Kelly Nordstrom

The Board of Trustees conducted a business meeting where they recognized several retirees and adopted multiple resolutions regarding the Day of the Teacher, Classified School Employees Week, and the recognition of managers, administrators, and adjunct faculty. The Board also honored the outgoing student representative. Key approvals included changes to the 2026 board meeting calendar, personnel actions, and various agreements involving instructional services, nursing lab equipment, professional consulting, solar and parking lot renovations, and software systems for recruitment and performance management. Additionally, the Board reviewed several administrative procedures, heard a report on a faculty sabbatical project, and held a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the Superintendent/President.

The board discussed organizational planning including director terms and alignment with foundation bylaws. Updates were provided regarding the upcoming Gala event timeline and planning, as well as alumni outreach strategies and summer fundraising campaigns. Additionally, progress on finalizing foundation policies and procedures was reviewed, and plans were made to restructure and audit council accounts to ensure compliance with organizational policies. A resignation from a board member was also formally accepted.

The board discussed outcomes and future plans for a recent retreat, with suggestions for implementing quarterly retreats and organizing a fall team-building event. Other key items included scheduling the Fall Gala for October 29th, reviewing updates on fundraising applications and donation workflows, and working on a comprehensive policies and procedures manual. The board also addressed strategies for managing director term appointments to prevent vacancies and discussed future agenda items including a report on director insurance.

The board meeting agenda focused on a financial report presented by Fiscal Services and updates regarding fundraising planning. The board discussed the foundation structure and retreat logistics. Additionally, the agenda included a review of gala updates.

The meeting included an introduction of the new Foundation Executive Director and a discussion regarding preparations for an upcoming gala, with directors requested to submit invitee lists. Additionally, a presentation was provided by a bond consultant concerning potential bond efforts for a future ballot, and marketing materials were distributed to support advocacy efforts. The board also established next steps for stakeholder outreach and community assessment regarding the bond initiative.