Michelle Barre

The meeting included the adoption of the agenda and key reports. The President's Report noted the absence of the scheduled student success speaker, provided an update on legislative activity including testimony against SB 6260 and in favor of SB 6325, and invited members to upcoming college events. College reports highlighted activities from the Campus Activities and Advocacy Board (CAAB), such as the 'Blind Date with a Book' event and an upcoming Employment and Resource Fair. The 2nd Quarter Financial Report indicated the college is currently running a profit, despite some lagging revenues and an overspent Capital Outlay category due to budget transfers. The Automotive and Trades Presentation detailed program successes, including shortening the Collision program length, increasing capacity in Automotive Technology, and the uniqueness of the Upholstery Program. The agenda included the introduction of 2nd Quarter Probationers and a scheduled Executive Session to discuss matters permitted under the Open Public Meetings Act, followed by related action items.

The combined Study Session and Regular Meeting agenda included a Retention and Completion Presentation from the Institutional Effectiveness Committee, focusing on performance metrics and equity-centered approaches. The Regular Meeting covered the President's Report, which highlighted significant enrollment growth compared to the system average, especially at the Eastside Training Center, and included a student success speaker. College reports featured updates from the Campus Activities and Advocacy Board (CAAB) on student engagement and partnerships, a review of the college's marketing and communications strategy emphasizing student stories, and a report on the grants environment detailing changes in federal funding and efforts to develop a project library. The Automotive and Trades presentation showcased substantial enrollment growth across various programs. The Board also planned to hold an Executive Session to review the performance of college employees.

The meeting included a call to order, adoption of the agenda, and President's Report covering a student success speaker and miscellaneous items. College Reports or Highlights addressed the CAAB Report, the College Communications Plan, and the Grants Environment. The Chair's Report followed, succeeded by Board Reports and Remarks. New Business was noted as having none. An Executive Session was scheduled to discuss matters permitted under the Open Public Meetings Act, specifically concerning faculty tenure review, and the meeting concluded with adjournment.

The meeting included reports on CAAB activities, an enrollment report, and a presentation regarding Veterans Services. The CAAB conducted "Pour your Thoughts" to gather student feedback and partnered with the Veterans Services Office for events. Veterans Services provided information on how they assist veteran students and collaborate with other departments. The Esthetic Sciences program highlighted its various training options and challenges. The board also discussed and approved the 2026 Board Calendar, a resolution regarding tuition residency exceptions for out-of-state apprenticeship students, and a resolution for an out-of-state operating fee differential waiver.

The meeting included EDI updates, a president's report with a student success speaker, and college reports. The CAAB report, veterans services presentation and esthetic sciences report were also presented. The board discussed and took action on the approval of the 2026 board calendar, a tuition residency exception for out-of-state apprenticeship students, and a waiver of non-resident operating fee differential. An executive session was held.