Margaret Antilla

The Budget Committee meeting agenda includes the election of a committee chair and secretary, the review of the budget message and related materials, and committee deliberations. The meeting will also include the scheduling of future meeting dates and a period for public comments and citizen testimony.

The agenda for the meeting includes a presentation on Nursing and Allied Health, various verbal and written reports from college leadership, and the review of policies and procedures for second reading and adoption. New business items involve discussing the results of the board self-evaluation, a resolution for inclusion in the State of Oregon Deferred Compensation Plan, and considerations regarding a board table at a community event. Additionally, the board will review consent agenda items concerning policies on equal employment opportunity, emergency response, and local law enforcement.

The key discussion points centered around the financial summaries for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (ending June 30, 2018) and Fiscal Year 2018-2019 (as of June 30, 2019). The report provided detailed comparisons of revenues and expenditures across multiple funds, including the General Operating Fund, Grants and Financial Aid Fund, and Plant Fund. Specific attention was given to tuition and fee revenue, state appropriations, and property taxes for FY18-19, noting that tuition revenue increased by 0.82 percent compared to the previous year. The document also outlines the scheduled audit fieldwork for FY18-19, planned for August 2019, with the audit team visit commencing in October 2019.

Key discussion items for the Regular Board Meeting include a ten-minute presentation on Automotive and Welding. The agenda covers a Financial Report, including a Preliminary Budget Forecast, and reports from the Board Chair and President. Old Business focuses on updates from the Board Self-Evaluation Committee and Budget Committee, as well as policies for second reading and adoption regarding Residence Determination and Education Records/Privacy. New Business addresses Tuition Adjustment and Approval of Expenditure Over $50,000, which includes the selection of an Audit Company following the Auditor RFP results. The document also references ongoing Board Goals for 2025-2026.

The agenda for this meeting included a ten-minute presentation on Automotive and Welding programs. Discussions covered the President's Report, which touched upon the NWCCU removing the College from warning status, positive grant-funded initiatives, budget season indicators, and concerns regarding potential state appropriation cuts. The Financial Report confirmed generally good revenues but noted a state appropriation loss. The Board Chair noted feedback from NWCCU regarding Board onboarding and training needs, and declarations were made for Career and Technical Education Month and Classified Appreciation Week. Old Business included the reappointment of a member to the Budget Committee and the second reading/adoption of two policies. New Business involved a Tuition Adjustment discussion that was tabled, the approval of an expenditure over $50,000 for microscopes and stereoscopes for the biology department, and a discussion on Service & Supervisory Employees Cost-of-Living Adjustments, supporting a 3% adjustment. Reports from various entities detailed updates on legislative monitoring (SB 1537 and HB 4177), Associated Student Government activities, CEDR/SBDC initiatives including local economic development planning, Foundation fundraising efforts (including support for the Maritime Simulator project), and Communications/Marketing updates on survey results and promotional activities.