Mary Beaver

This strategic plan, titled 'Montco For All,' outlines the institution's commitment to serving its students, employees, and communities, while advancing equity, opportunity, and social justice. The plan focuses on three core pillars: Ensuring Student Learning, Enhancing Employee Experience, and Expanding Community Participation. It aims to develop a holistic student experience, provide career pathways for employees, and grow community engagement to promote lifelong learning and economic development.

The meeting agenda includes several key components. Initial items cover a welcome, the Pledge of Allegiance, and public testimony. Officer elections will be conducted based on the Nominating Committee's report. The consent agenda involves reviewing multiple financial reports, including the Treasurer's Report year-to-date through December 31, 2025, budget variance reports, and credit reports. Information items cover portfolio updates, funding status, faculty promotions, and workforce analysis reports for November and December 2025. Action items focus on the disbursement of Community College Capital Restricted Funds and proposals for the FY2027 Tuition and Fees budget, as well as requests to modify curricula for Engineering Technology, Mass Media, and Sound Recording and Music Technology programs. Reports from the President and Chair are also scheduled.

The meeting agenda included discussions on the modification of several curricula: Engineering Technology-Nanofabrication (A.A.S.), Mass Media (A.A.), and Sound Recording and Music Technology (A.A.S.). Key updates were provided regarding County and Federal Funding, specifically the 2026 County Millage Update. Other informational items involved updates on Faculty Promotions and Sabbaticals, the Board of Trustees Engagement Calendar, and reports from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry concerning workforce analysis and preliminary employment situations for November and December 2025.

The meeting included a treasurer's report highlighting positive revenue and investment portfolio performance. The board discussed a strategic planning mission and vision, athletics updates, deferred maintenance, and budget updates. Action items included approving a resolution for community college capital applications. The president's report covered student achievements, open house successes, and employee professional development. The board also discussed student learning, employee experience, community participation, and financial matters, including a partnership with ReUp Education to re-engage students who have not completed their degrees. The Student Success Committee presented an advocacy plan, and the Chair announced the Nominating Committee members.

The meeting included a presentation by students who attended the Achieving the Dream (AtD) DREAM conference. The Treasurer's Report highlighted the college's financial status, with assets of $274M and total net assets of $130 million. The Board discussed and approved several consent agenda items, including the 2025 Fiscal Year Credit Report, Academic Assessment Update, and FY2026 Budget Development Presentation. Action items included the approval of the Academic Renewal Policy and Independent Auditing Services. The President's Monthly Report covered various topics, such as the College's advocacy efforts for state funding, the Women's Basketball team's success, and recruitment activities. The Board also discussed employee experience, community participation, and upcoming events, including the MSCHE Site Visit and PACCC Annual Meeting. Committee appointments were also addressed.