Lorin Beth Romeo Romay

This strategic plan, known as 'Panther Strong 26' and transitioning to 'Panther Strong 30', outlines goals to increase student completion and transfer rates, cultivate dynamic collaborations for economic and social growth, and create a supportive learning environment for students and employees. Key strategies focus on improving gateway course success, accelerating student momentum, expanding academic support, strengthening transfer pathways, building institutional partnerships, enhancing workforce experiences, engaging the college's workforce, fostering student belonging, and elevating high-impact learning.

The board meeting agenda focused on several key items, including the approval of the Unexpended Plant Fund 7 budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, the acceptance of final project completion and closeout documents for construction projects, and the approval of the 2025 Foundation financial audit. Informational items included a financial review and analysis for May 2026 and an updated district facilities master projects list. Action items included program deletions and adoptions, the approval of a Capital Improvement Plan and legislative budget request, approval of contract amendments and change orders for various projects, approval of the annual operating budget, and revisions to board policies related to human resources.

The Board meeting included discussions on various academic and administrative topics. Key agenda items covered the approval of the 2026-2027 Student Handbook, the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 District Fire, Casualty, and Sanitation Inspection Report, and authorization for final project completion and closeout for construction projects. Informational reports were presented on campus facilities master projects, Capital Improvement Plan priorities, financial analysis for the current fiscal year, and quarterly procurement and human resources activities. The Board also conducted first readings for the repeal of a policy regarding promotions on continuing contracts and an amendment to the drug and alcohol-free workplace policy. Additionally, actions were taken to approve various course fees, tuition, and contracts for disaster debris monitoring and service management platforms.

The board discussed and took action on several items including the approval of the college catalog for the 2026-2027 academic year and the 2025-2026 continuing contracts. Operational items included updates on spring enrollment, athletic facilities, and upcoming commencement ceremonies. The board reviewed policy amendments regarding student complaints and public-private partnerships. Financial and facilities actions involved the audit report for the prior fiscal year, a financial analysis, grant disbursements, and various contract approvals for library remodels, fire safety systems, online marketplace procurement, and student success platforms.

The board meeting agenda covered a range of institutional matters including academic and student affairs, facility projects, and policy updates. Key items included the approval of the 2026-2027 college catalog, the awarding of continuing faculty contracts, and the review of the annual financial audit for the 2025 fiscal year. The board also discussed student complaint policy amendments, the district facilities master project list, and a new policy regarding public-private partnerships. Various administrative reports were presented, such as updates on spring enrollment, campus construction progress, and recent procurement activities.