Merry Bond

The agenda for this regular board meeting includes the determination of a quorum, introduction of guests, and approval of the agenda itself. Key items for action or discussion involve the approval of minutes from the previous meeting (May 7, 2025) and the 2025-26 Quid Pro Quo Agreement with the LCC Foundation. Other topics scheduled for discussion include tenure consideration, various college reports (President's Report, Associated Students of LCC, Faculty Association, etc.), institutional monitoring concerning tuition rates, waivers, and the 2024-25 Operating Budget presentation, and a discussion regarding the agenda for the upcoming Summer Workshop.

Key discussions during the meeting included reports on college input, covering enrollment increases for the fall quarter, the status of the Year 7 Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness accreditation visit, and recognition for the mascot refresh launch campaign. Operational updates featured fall athletics performance, progress on the Baseball Field and Softball Facility projects, and managing parking logistics due to construction. The Foundation reported significant progress on its Capital Campaign, nearing 97.63% of its goal, and updates on scholarship cycles and the annual audit. Instruction reported on hosting state council meetings, the launch of the AIR program, curriculum approvals, and dual credit updates. The Board reviewed and unanimously adopted minor grammatical changes to Board Policies 2.04, 2.05, and 2.06, waiving the standard two-meeting review period for these changes. The Board also reviewed the proposed 2026 meeting schedule, with action deferred to the November meeting.

The agenda for this special executive session meeting included standard organizational items such as the Call to Order, Introduction of Guests, and Approval of the Agenda. The primary business involved a President's Request for the Appointment of an Impartial Hearing Officer for the Tenure Termination Review Committee Hearing. The session concluded with a closed Executive Session dedicated to the Personnel matter of reviewing Probationary Faculty Materials, with no subsequent action anticipated.

The meeting agenda was approved by the Board. Consent items approved included revisions to the December 10, 2025, minutes. College input reports covered several areas: the Interim President highlighted an upcoming WACTC meeting and gallery reception; updates were given on NWCCU accreditation meeting preparation, with strategic planning postponed; facility updates included completion of the CVTS waterline replacement and progress on the Admissions Building renovation; the FY25 Financial Statement Audit is commencing; Disability and Access Services participated in a high school resource fair, and student veterans attended a national conference; the Opportunity Can't Wait Capital Campaign surpassed its $15 million goal, and the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees were noted; Associated Students of LCC reported on student conference participation and club creation; the Faculty Association discussed publishing student essays and supporting workforce alignment; and the LCCWFSE reported on transparency and shared governance. Public comments were received regarding the President's Administrative Leave, Foundation Stewardship, and recent Board actions. Board business included the unanimous approval of Resolution 92 regarding the Delegation of Authority to Name Facilities, and Trustees requested discussions on male enrollment, the budget, and Google technical support for the February retreat. Policy governance discussions involved approving Policy 2.08 - Bylaws with a noted revision regarding presiding officer selection, and tabling Policy 3.01 - Delegation to the President as the draft was not ready. The Board entered and concluded an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and litigation, taking no public action as a result. The meeting concluded with expressions of support for the college.

This document outlines Lower Columbia College's institutional effectiveness framework, comprising institutional monitoring, curriculum and program review, and global skills assessment. It details student achievement data, including persistence, completion, engagement, and performance across various programs, with a focus on reducing equity gaps through disaggregated data analysis. Key areas of programmatic assessment are highlighted for English, Machine Trades, and Chemistry. The college is actively engaged in continuous improvement initiatives, including the Guided Pathways model and an "Equity First" project, and plans a new strategic planning cycle to review its mission and values.