Kevin Baker

The meeting agenda included the approval of minutes from the regular meeting of January 15, 2026, and the adoption of revisions to the agenda itself. Revisions involved correcting job classifications for management leadership job descriptions, adding an out-of-state travel request for early March 2026, and correcting job titles and contract dates for administrative contracts. The board then entered a closed session to discuss an audit by the California State Auditor's Office, conferences with labor negotiators for CSCA, CTA, and CWA, a conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation, a conference with a real property negotiator, and matters concerning public employee discipline. Upon reconvening, no items were reported out of closed session. Trustee reports covered recent events such as ribbon cuttings for Studio 215 and the new STEM building in Menifee, attendance at the annual conference in Sacramento, and the ACCT convention in Washington D.C., where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Career Technical Education (CTE) were noted as major themes for community colleges. Another trustee reported on attending the Paris Skill Center ribbon cutting and the Paris Union High School District State of the District event, alongside updates on the women's basketball team championship and honor roll achievements. Trustee reports also detailed the ongoing presidential search committee process, noting all 18 participants attended the initial meeting, reviewed ground rules, and signed confidentiality agreements. The Student Trustee reported on attending the legislative conference in Sacramento, the STEM building ribbon cutting, securing funding for a "Tea with the Student Trustee" event series, and the Student Government Association Executive Council passing a resolution in support of mandating anti-racism training for all California community colleges. The Student Trustee also expressed significant concerns regarding the removal of the previous Student Government Association President and advocated for establishing a judicial branch within student governance to handle future constitutional concerns collaboratively.

This 'State of the College 2025' report details the significant impact of Mount San Jacinto College's athletic program, which features 12 sports and over 400 athletes, on student development, community connections, and skill acquisition. It highlights numerous recent athletic successes, including conference championships and state-level qualifications, and emphasizes the dedication of coaches and comprehensive academic support provided. The document also showcases the expansion of the kinesiology curriculum facilitated by new, state-of-the-art facilities. A key ambition is for the college to evolve into a central hub for athletics, kinesiology, health science, and nutrition.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Agenda items included the approval of minutes for the Board Work Session of December 11, 2025, and the Annual Organizational Meeting of December 11, 2025. A significant portion involved revising the agenda, moving the district and foundation audits to follow item 4.1, and noting revisions to agenda items related to administrative appointments and salary/contribution increases. The board then moved to a closed session to discuss real property negotiation, potential litigation, and labor negotiations with employee associations. Upon returning to open session, no report-outs were given from the closed session. Trustee reports covered the completion and positive reception of the Saneno Cafe upgrade, upcoming ribbon cuttings for skill centers, and updates on volunteer activities. The Student Trustee reported on SGA activities, including finalizing spring semester events and constitution revisions. The Academic Senate reported on holding flex days, distributing results from an AI faculty survey, and hosting leadership workshops with a theme of "Spring into Solidarity." The Classified Senate reported on initiating the Rising Scholars program for justice-impacted students and organizing de-escalation training for student tutors. The Superintendent/President reported on the Governor's proposed budget, noting a proposed 2.41% cost of living adjustment and phased growth funding, with a full presentation scheduled for the next meeting. Operational reports indicated enrollment is at approximately 91% filled, with Full-Time Equivalent Students (FTS) up by about 100 compared to the previous spring, attributing current enrollments to faculty manual additions post-auto-enrollment cutoff.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call to establish a quorum, followed by the approval of the agenda. Key discussions centered on organizational matters for the upcoming term. The Board proceeded with the election of officers, including the Board President (Chair), Secretary, and Clerk, with a focus on maintaining continuity during the search for a new Superintendent President. Authorized signatures for district business, contract execution, and official documents were approved. Additionally, the Board set the schedule for regular monthly meetings for the upcoming year, including provisions for a modified schedule in June and January to accommodate operational needs and election code requirements. Finally, a representative was selected to vote in the annual county committee on school district organization election.

This document outlines an update to the Facilities Master Plan for MSJC, detailing current, five-year (2025), and full build-out plans across its Menifee Valley, San Jacinto, Temecula Valley, San Gorgonio, and Wildomar campuses. Key strategic areas addressed include an Energy Master Plan, evolving Learning Trends focusing on flexible spaces, Health + Wellness initiatives encompassing student basic needs and community building, Workplace Planning for adaptive administrative environments, and Housing considerations. The plan aims to optimize campus infrastructure and operations to support future educational, environmental, and community needs.