Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mary Hope Griffin’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees of Community College District 535 Regular Meeting
The Board discussed the 'Vision 2030: Building Just & Thriving Communities' report. Agenda items included the ratification of bills and the treasurer's report, approval of clinical practice agreements, and the reaffirmation of the institution's mission, vision, and values. The Board authorized numerous purchases and contracts, including master plan design services, internet upgrades, cybersecurity software, bookstore renovations, and furniture. Additional actions included fund transfers, the authorization to hire a faculty member, acceptance of faculty retirement, policy revisions, and the notification of award of grants.
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Board of Trustees of Community College District 535 Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees held a meeting where several key actions were taken. The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the ratification of bills, acceptance of the treasurer's report, authorization of budget transfers, and approval of clinical practice agreements. A public hearing was conducted for the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, followed by its formal adoption. The Board also authorized various purchases, including furniture for a construction project, utility commodities, consulting services, and various software licenses and renewals. Additionally, the Board approved personnel actions, including the hiring of the Dean of Business and Career Technologies, promotions in rank for full-time faculty, the hiring of a tenure-track faculty member, and the approval of administrative and presidential employment contracts. Policy revisions were also approved, and a travel plan for trustees for the upcoming fiscal year was authorized.
Jun 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Of Community College District 535 Regular Meeting
The Board discussed a variety of operational and strategic topics, including the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year, various institutional purchases, and personnel appointments. The meeting featured a presentation on student success and the college's relationship-rich ecosystem. Key financial actions included the ratification of bill payments, acceptance of the treasurer's report, and supplemental authorization for professional personnel payments. Additionally, the Board reviewed policy revisions and partnership agreements with high schools and clinical practice entities.
Jun 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees of Community College District 535 Committee of the Whole Meeting
The board reached a consensus on meeting practices, including the discontinuation of reading the land acknowledgement aloud and the removal of the Pledge of Allegiance from the agenda. The board established a schedule for four annual committee-of-the-whole meetings covering budget reviews, financial audits, and budget priorities. Additionally, the board decided not to renew its subscription to the BoardEffect platform, opting for expiring PDF documents and continuing the delivery of hard-copy board books. Finally, committees and liaisons for the Educational Foundation, ICCTA, HLC accreditation, Pathways to Opportunity, Dashboard, and the Emory Williams Academy were confirmed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
