Kendal Howe

The board conducted a closed session regarding personnel matters and subsequently approved new personnel contracts. During a retreat session, the board reviewed the status of 2011 measurable goals, discussed financial aspects, and reviewed the 2012-2013 budget. Additionally, the board deliberated on the upcoming election to expand the taxing district, considered strategies for maintaining a flat tax rate, discussed potential tax rate freezes for senior citizens, evaluated the possibility of reducing the board size, and explored initiatives to improve student program completion.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to address key administrative and facility matters. The board convened in a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and contractual topics. In open session, the board appointed Mr. Derrick McGary to fill the vacancy for Trustee Place 1. Additionally, the board approved a budget of up to $90,000 for the replacement of aging HVAC units in the Chemistry building to ensure facility safety and strategic alignment. The meeting concluded with reports from the Board President and the College President, including acknowledgments of service and staff resignations.

The Board of Trustees held a workshop to observe and review the tax annexation election returns. No official action was taken during this session.

The board meeting included a closed session to deliberate on real property, contracts, and personnel matters. Key business included the approval of personnel contracts, resignations, and retirements, as well as a bank depository contract extension. The board approved changing the upcoming May meeting date to avoid conflict with a holiday. Additionally, the trustees reviewed and approved the CAIA Local Policy regarding tax abatements and received a summary of TASB Legal policy updates. Reports were provided on regional workforce development collaborations, financial status, student enrollment growth, the TC Cares program, and upcoming campus activities including graduation.

The Board of Trustees reviewed and acted upon several contractual items, including new contract recommendations and various reassignments and renewals. The meeting also involved administrative changes to the board meeting schedule, with the cancellation of the June meeting and the rescheduling of the July meeting to August. Furthermore, the board received updates regarding TASB Local Update 51, a tax abatement agreement with EXSO, LLC, and various institutional reports from the College President, Vice Presidents of Finance and Instruction, the TC Cares program, and the Dean of Students.