Kenneth Atwater

The document serves as an addendum to the December 3, 2025 Board Meeting agenda, detailing several amendments to consent and non-consent items. Key agenda items included personnel actions such as numerous full-time appointments across faculty, exempt staff, and non-exempt staff categories, along with promotions and separations (resignation, retirement, termination). A significant non-consent item involved the recommendation to the Hillsborough College Board of Trustees concerning post-tenured faculty remaining on continuing contracts for the 2026-2027 academic year, based on review by campus committees, deans, and presidents in accordance with established agreements and State Board of Education rules.

The meeting included a welcome to guests, staff, and faculty at SouthShore Campus, along with a presentation on Dual Enrollment (DE). The Foundation provided an update on activities and support, including new gifts and commitments. Faculty, staff, and student recognitions were presented. The agenda was adopted. There was a discussion on the Glenn Dickman Event and the capital campaign for the new Workforce Training Building at SouthShore. The Board approved budget amendments related to the college's name change and rebranding initiative, as well as adjustments to the 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The Board also discussed Board Priorities, including engagement with the workforce community, adapting to a post-pandemic education model, and promoting educational achievement for underserved students. An update on the Legislative Agenda was presented, and board members shared updates from the ACCT conference and campus tours.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as full-time and part-time employment approvals, acknowledgment of employment separations, course modifications, and program modifications. Budget amendments were also discussed, including a decrease in the unrestricted fund balance reserves to support the college's name change and rebranding initiative. The board also reviewed and approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Fire Safety, Casualty and Sanitation Inspection Report, and re-adopted the 2010 Facilities Master Plans for multiple campuses. Updates were provided on the Legislative Agenda, and the board discussed priorities such as engagement with the workforce community and adapting to a post-pandemic education model.

The meeting included a welcome to guests, staff, and faculty at Brandon Campus, with an overview of campus initiatives and new programs. The Foundation provided an update on gifts, scholarships, and events. Faculty, staff, and students were recognized for achievements, including grants received and participation in academic teams and conferences. The agenda was adopted, and the August 27, 2025, Board Meeting minutes were approved. The board discussed full-time employment, part-time faculty and staff employment, employment separations, course fees effective Spring 2026, acceptance of the annual audit of the Hillsborough College Foundation, approval of the carryforward spending plan, and Budget Amendment number 2. An update was given on the survey results regarding the rebranding process and the college's new name. The President's Annual Evaluation results were shared, and feedback was given by the Student Trustee regarding the name change.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as faculty and staff recognitions, full-time and part-time employment approvals, acknowledgment of employment separations, course and program modifications, and financial matters. Budget amendments were reviewed, including adjustments for the college's rebranding initiative and carryforward spending plans. The board also discussed the annual audit of the Hillsborough College Foundation and received updates on the college's name change process.