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Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Labette Community College Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Minutes
The board meeting addressed several key operational and academic items. Administrative reports provided updates on budget expenditures, an insurance claim regarding lightning damage, and facility maintenance needs, including AC unit replacement and sidewalk repairs. The President’s report covered a recap of the 2026 Fire School, a presentation by ARC regarding a potential vehicle donation, and information on the upcoming President's evaluation. Policy updates were made regarding surveillance, and the board accepted the 2026 Report of Student Learning. Additionally, the board approved a new staff employment letter, a new course for OSHA Safety 10, and the payment of bills.
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Labette Community College Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Minutes
The Board discussed several operational and administrative items. Key topics included a student life update covering school activities and a student survey, a financial report detailing expenditures to budget, facilities maintenance reports, and an enrollment update. The Board held public hearings and approved both the Revenue Neutral Rate and the 2026-2027 college budget. Additional actions included the approval of policy revisions, the acceptance of the 2026 Annual Report and Co-Curricular Annual Review, and the approval of claims. The Board also conducted an executive session regarding personnel matters.
Aug 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Labette Community College Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Minutes
The meeting included reports on student orientation activities, financial status, facility repairs, and enrollment updates. Key discussions involved the Founder's Day celebration, upcoming personnel changes, and a fund name change for an endowment. The Board took action to approve a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography instructor position, a faculty reassignment, the employment of an assistant women's basketball coach, the purchase of a patient simulator, and the acquisition of a new passenger van. Additionally, policy revisions were reviewed and the claims register was approved.
Jul 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Labette Community College Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Minutes
The board meeting covered several operational and administrative topics. Discussion included the Student Life report on admissions and recruitment initiatives, and an administrative update regarding financial expenditures, facilities maintenance, and elevator repairs. The president provided updates on onboarding, legislative events, and upcoming calendar items. The board approved revisions to several institutional policies, reviewed personnel matters in executive session, and authorized the renewal of athletic insurance. Further actions included approving new staff employment letters, a new faculty position, faculty contract transfers, the 2027 property tax levy certification, the 2026-2027 Master Agreement, and salary increases for staff and administration.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
