Marilyn L Concepcion

The meeting involved reconvening the board meeting for November 10th, followed by discussions on the current day's agenda. Key topics included the approval of the October meeting minutes. In financial status reports, the college received approximately three and a half million dollars from the general fund since October 1, 2025. Capital improvement projects updates noted the completion of AC replacements and the awarding of a fire alarm contract for a campus-wide upgrade. Discussions also covered the status of water tanks and fire pumps as part of CIP26, and immediate fire watch procedures involving security monitoring while the new alarm system is pending installation. Monthly activity reports detailed events such as a COSTA general meeting, a food drive, and a food pantry distribution. Unfinished business featured a resolution for funding A&E services for the redesign and relocation of the wellness and maintenance center, and updates on the Workforce Development Center in Barrata, which was near completion with a ribbon cutting anticipated before month-end. The solar parking and Building B solar panel project, which includes the first campus use of batteries, was discussed, as were the 60% design submissions for Building 600 and follow-up meetings concerning the Public Health building design. New business included the appropriation of $457,930 for the wellness center redesign and the PV and battery project. The 2026 Board of Trustees travel docket was reviewed and authorized, covering attendance at ACCJC and AACC events in Washington D.C. and New Orleans. Finally, the President's travel requests for January and February 2026 were approved, and the board moved into executive session.

The meeting included the recitation of the mission statement and the approval of prior minutes. Key discussion points in the financial status report covered the 100% appropriation receipt for Fiscal Year 2025, initial appropriation receipt for Fiscal Year 2026, rollover of purchase orders, and the ongoing Fiscal Year 2025 audit, which is ahead of schedule. Planning for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget has commenced. Operational updates included expansion efforts for the MERIT workforce program with CIS Marine, a report on participation in the Guam Defense Forum focusing on educational pathways, and the completion and submission of the Capstone Community College focus site visit report. Various workforce development activities were reported, such as participation in the Power of Youth conference and an Adult Education and Family Literacy Week gallery walk. A detailed discussion occurred regarding the tracking of student success metrics, including employment longevity and progress through academic ladders and apprenticeship programs. Significant construction updates included the finalization of projects for Building B and the Workforce Development Center, receipt of conditional occupancy for parts of the Culinary Arts and Baking Center, preparation for ribbon cuttings for Building B and Culinary Arts, and updates on the Wellness Center redesign due to cost considerations. The Public Health and Social Service building assignment to GCC was noted, requiring further agreement on funding. Finally, the board approved the annual Fiscal Year Calendar.

The meeting included a recital of the Mission Statement. Key discussions in the President's Report covered the financial status of the College for FY2025 and FY2026, detailing appropriation receipt and purchase order rollover status. The report also addressed the ongoing FY2025 audit timeline, anticipated completion in February 2026, and the development of the FY2027 budget due in February 2026. Other activities included discussions on expanding the Mariner Program through collaboration with Cabras Marine for apprenticeship training, the President's participation in the Guam Defense Forum regarding education and apprenticeship pathways, a focus site visit review with Kapiolani Community College, and a Dean's visit to the Boeing manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama.

The meeting included discussions on the general force structure, updates to position description questionnaires (PDQs), and the creation of non-competitive career ladder positions. The commission also addressed the medical program, physical fitness requirements, and the post descertification process. Additionally, there were updates on the budget, mandatory requirements for category 2 special deputy marshals, and potential training requirements for category 3 social workers.

The meeting discussed the revamp of the DAAPP group due to many students graduating and nurses no longer being at the health building. The group discussed a draft for a Campus Climate Survey to support Title IX and gather data for reports. The group also reviewed Arizona State University's (ASU) Draft Toolkit plans. They discussed campus support for students affected on campus, including the protocol for student overdoses. There was also discussion about efforts to provide student and employee training on alcohol and opioid abuse.