Lauren Miller

The board meeting included a spotlight presentation on the Kinesiology and Athletics Program. Major agenda items involved the adoption of the 2027-2028 academic calendar, approval of spring 2027 sabbatical leave requests, and the approval of new courses. The board also addressed personnel actions, ratified contracts for various services, approved new technology and consulting contracts, and authorized the submission of a five-year construction plan. Additionally, the board considered a gift of real property, discussed initial labor negotiation proposals, and held a closed session to review employee discipline and liability claims.

The Board of Trustees discussed several items including probationary faculty tenure recommendations, spotlight presentations on the Ethnic Studies program, and consent agenda items such as warrants, contract ratifications, new course approvals, and international travel. The Board further addressed contracts for information technology consulting services, the purchase of eTranscript California software development services, the adoption of a resolution regarding public utility easements, labor relations concerning collective bargaining agreements, and reviewed administrative procedures for board self-evaluation.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting that included a spotlight presentation on the redesign of the college's website. Reports were provided by the Academic Senate, Classified Senate, Student Senate, and Student Trustee, covering topics such as upcoming elections, leadership training, advocacy efforts, and strategic enrollment management. Administrative updates included discussions on fall registration progress, curriculum development, state budget advocacy, and accreditation. The Board approved various contracts and contract amendments for consulting services, and authorized the donation of district personal property, including electronic equipment, to several local community organizations. Additionally, the Board participated in the California Community College Trustees board member election.

The Board addressed multiple key agenda items, including reports from the Academic and Classified Senates, Student Trustee, and college leadership regarding enrollment, financial planning, and operational updates. Key actions included the adoption of resolutions granting easements to Pacific Gas & Electric Company and California Water Company. The Board also took formal action on financial matters, specifically setting the nonresident tuition fee and student transportation fees for the upcoming academic year, as well as approving increases to student health services fees. Additionally, the Board authorized the reduction of classified employee services, approved the ACCJC Accreditation Midterm Report, and adopted new board policies. A closed session was held, resulting in the release of the vice president for student services.

The meeting agenda included several key areas for discussion and action. Financial matters involved the approval of the Quarterly Financial Status Report for the second quarter ending December 31, 2025, establishment of the nonresident tuition fee for 2026-2027, and increases to student transportation and health services fees for 2026-2027. The Board considered numerous consent items, including the ratification of contracts executed in February 2026, approval of new courses (ITEC 65, NSG 300, 301, 306, PAR 305, 306), approval of out-of-state student travel to Ashland, OR, and approvals for the use of alcohol at foundation and athletic fundraising events. In Human Resources, the Board ratified CSEA reclassifications and approved several personnel actions, including new employee employment and various assignments. The Board also held public hearings and adopted resolutions authorizing easements to Pacific Gas & Electric Company and California Water Company. During Closed Session, the Board voted to release the vice president for student services from their contract without cause.