Lauren Churchwell

The Board approved the transmission of a Substantive Change Prospectus for a new Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program. Several agreements were ratified, including a training contract with Brown and Root Industrial Services, LLC, and partnerships with multiple local agencies for student programs. Additionally, the Board authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, approved the January 2026 warrant list, accepted the 2024-25 financial and foundation audit reports, and sanctioned a contract with WebAim. The President provided legislative updates regarding college funding and impacts of various bills on campus safety and technology education, as well as an overview of the college's significant economic impact on the region.

The agenda for the meeting included the adoption and/or adjustment of the agenda, public input, and several business items across multiple departments. Academic Affairs included discussion on the Bachelor of Science-Elementary Education program. Career and Workforce Education covered a training agreement with Brown and Root Industrial Services, LLC, and renewals for Allied Health agreements. Student Services included an MOU with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Administrative & Business Services involved reviewing the Warrant List, Statement of Account for January 2026, Current Funds Unrest. Rev. & Exp. Report, the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report, and changes to BOT Policy 3.19. Development & External Affairs included the 2024-2025 Foundation Audit Report. Institutional Research & Assessment addressed a USDOE Letter and the WebAim contract. The President's Highlights covered Legislative Issues, and the Board Attorney provided a report covering active litigation (none reported), contract review, day-to-day discussions, and a resolution.

The meeting agenda was adopted. Key discussions included the approval of agreements between the institution and Madison Creative Arts Academy, Advent Christian Village MOU, Honey Lake Clinic, and Centurion of Florida, LLC under Academic Affairs. Student Services secured approval for the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar. Employee Services received approval to extend Administrative and Professional contracts through June 30, 2026. Under Administrative & Business Services, the Warrant List for November 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, was approved, and financial reports were presented. The President highlighted legislative monitoring concerning LINE funding and nursing program accountability, campus safety funding initiatives through PECO, and potential partnership opportunities with Madison County Hospital regarding an AHCA grant for regional behavioral health hub status. The attorney informed the Board about changes related to Sovereign Immunity Caps following a new House Bill and a firm name change.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the adoption and/or adjustment of the agenda, public input, academic affairs focusing on clinical agreements, student services concerning the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, employee services regarding administrative and professional contracts, and administrative and business services reviews including the Warrant List, Statement of Account, and Current Funds Unrest. Revenue & Expenditure Report. The President's Highlights section will cover legislative issues, and the Board Attorney will provide a report covering contract reviews and day-to-day discussions.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the presentation of tentative new Programs of Study for Spring and Fall 2026, specifically Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education and certificates in Infant and Toddler and Electrician. The Board approved an agreement between Kellie's Kindergarten Prep, LLC and Kidz Corner. Employee Services involved the approval of corrections to the Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Administrative and Business Services saw the approval of the Warrant List for October 2025, and informational reports on the Statement of Account and Current Funds Unrestricted Revenue and Expenditure Reports were presented. The Board unanimously approved the 2026-2030 North Florida College Strategic Plan. Presidential highlights included updates on hosting NFC Connect, meetings with superintendents from Jefferson, Lafayette, and Hamilton Counties, hosting the Executive Director of Florida Colleges, and legislative outreach in Tallahassee. The Board also honored the service of Dr. John Grosskopf with a resolution.