Lucas Dulmes

This document outlines Lakeshore Technical College District's proposed plan and budget for fiscal year 2026-27, aligning resources with its mission to transform individuals and strengthen communities through innovative and accessible learning. The plan focuses on four strategic areas: Student Success, Quality Education, Culture of Excellence, and Strategic Innovation. Key funding priorities include investing in faculty and staff, expanding professional development and instruction, advancing competency-based education, introducing new programs such as Dental Hygiene and Truck Driver, enhancing holistic student services, and improving technology and facilities. The college aims to provide job-ready skills, foster lifelong learning, and strengthen community partnerships to bolster the region's economic landscape.

The agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 plan and budget for the college. Additional discussion topics include policy governance, a burn building tour, a presidential update, and the monitoring of college financial position and outcomes-based funding selection. Administrative actions involve the resolution disclosing reserves and final approval of the 2026-2027 plan and budget. Furthermore, the board will review consent items such as personnel reports, customized training contracts, vendors paid, the master facilities plan, and new program concepts. The meeting will also include a closed session for the evaluation of the college president.

This strategic plan for Lakeshore College outlines the institution's mission, vision, and strategic direction. It is built upon four key strategic areas of focus: Student Success, Quality Education, Culture of Excellence, and Strategic Innovation. The plan aims to transform individuals and strengthen communities through innovative and accessible learning, positioning the college as a driver for individual, social, cultural, and economic vitality.

The board discussed a partnership with Nemak, received an update on college operations from the president, and reviewed board policies regarding workforce development, access and affordability, and presidential performance. The board accepted monitoring reports concerning the college's financial position and external funding activities. Additionally, presentations were provided on workforce solutions, the criminal justice program, and recent grant awards. The board authorized the issuance of general obligation promissory notes and approved the consent agenda.

The board meeting agenda includes policy governance updates regarding graduation celebrations, a recap of a recent academic conference, the President's update, and a monitoring report on the college's financial position. Strategic development discussions feature an environmental scan, while administrative items include the endorsement of the upcoming plan and budget, a resolution for the sale of general obligation promissory notes, and information on a nursing assistant lab remodel. Consent agenda items cover personnel reports, training contracts, and facility planning. The board will also convene in a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding potential litigation related to wastewater contamination.