Maria Lopez-Aguilar

The board meeting agenda focused on matters related to the Superintendent/President, including a public employment discussion and a performance evaluation. Additionally, the board addressed one potential case concerning employee discipline, dismissal, or release during a closed session, with a subsequent reconvening in open session to report any relevant actions.

The board convened for a scheduled tour of the 3000 Complex at the Oceanside campus, following standard procedures for order, public comment, and decorum.

The MiraCosta Community College District's 2035 Education Futures Plan outlines a long-term vision for student learning and support, emphasizing human-centered strategies and a foundational commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA). The plan is structured around five strategic capabilities: flexible, responsive educational models; human connection in the era of advanced technology; industry partnerships and workforce alignment; interdisciplinary and human-centered skills learning; and community resilience and student wellbeing. It aims to transform the institution into a place of radical welcome, meaningful connection, continuous learning, economic dignity, and community resilience by 2035, with a particular focus on serving historically marginalized communities and becoming a more equitable institution.

The board meeting focused on closed session items, specifically a conference with labor negotiators involving the Superintendent/President and the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Human Resources regarding employee organizations. Additionally, the agenda included the discussion of a potential case related to employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

The meeting includes a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation for the position of Superintendent/President and a discussion regarding public employment for the same role, followed by a reconvening in open session to report any actions taken during the closed session.