Michelle Brown

The meeting agenda included routine items such as audience and administration communications. Key action items involved the approval to terminate the contract of a probationary instructor, Kristine Madison. A public hearing was scheduled preceding the final consideration and adoption of the budget estimate for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 -- June 30, 2027, and the certification of community college taxes. The Board also planned to adopt a resolution ordering construction for the West Burlington 600 Building Renovation Project and consider approval of Title IX Policy Review Recommendations. Accountability reports covered the CBIZ SCC4 DOL Grant, President's Report, Monthly Financial Report, Facilities Update, and Data Review.

The agenda for this meeting includes routine items such as the call to order, adoption of the formal agenda, and communications from the audience, administration, and the Board, alongside an Iowa Association of Community College Trustees Report. Action items feature the approval of the Consent Agenda and consideration/approval for filing the Proposed Certified Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes fixing the time and place for the Public Hearing. Accountability topics cover the President's Report, Monthly Financial Report, Facilities Update, Data Review, Board Self-Evaluation, and approval of Board Goals for Calendar Year 2026. The Consent Agenda details include the approval of bills of account and the processing of resignations and employment contracts for several staff members.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the formal agenda. Key discussions included updates from administration regarding a new Dean of Career and Technical Education and recent foundation gifts, as well as trustee reports on various external meetings. A segment was dedicated to the ongoing review of the 'Trusteeship in Community Colleges -- A Guide for Effective Governance,' focusing on Chapter 5. Action items included approving the Consent Agenda (with the exception of one resignation agreement held for further review) and accepting the FY 2025 independent audit report from Denman CPA LLP, which was reported as a clean audit. The President's report highlighted legislative discussions, a visit from grant partners, progress on Driving Difficult Conversations training, and the completion and submission of the Aspen Prize application. Financial reports indicated higher cash balances due to an IRS refund, and facility updates covered the completion of weight room flooring and ongoing tile and partition installation in restrooms. The Board also organized itself by continuing the current slate of officers and appointing representatives for the College-County Fair Service Agency Board of Directors and the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees.

The meeting commenced with the formal adoption of the agenda. Administration provided communications regarding the successful Great Tastes event, noting preliminary proceeds would be comparable to the previous year. Trustees reported on their attendance at the ACCT Leadership Congress. The Community Colleges for Iowa Trustee Board report included a summary of a joint session with Presidents and a reminder about the upcoming ACCT National Legislative Summit. Key discussion focused on continuing the review of "Trusteeship in Community Colleges: A Guide for Effective Governance." Action items included approving the Consent Agenda, which covered routine financial matters, and approving a resolution for a Preliminary Industrial Jobs Training Agreement with Federal-Mogul Ignition LLC to support the addition of 20 new positions. The President's report highlighted receiving and utilizing funds from the Employee Retention Credit for remodeling projects, development of a Communication Hub in response to internal feedback, recognition for National Disability Awareness Month, and an upcoming visit from Congressional Partners. Enrollment data showed the 14th consecutive semester of growth. The Financial Report confirmed revenues are strong due to enrollment growth and fee adjustments, with expenditures related to salaries, benefits, and new athletic programs. Facilities updates noted progress on the West Burlington 300 Building Renovation. An update on the Title IX Policy review indicated the attorney is finalizing recommendations for the next meeting. Finally, the Board reviewed progress on 2025 Board Goals.

The meeting agenda included routine items such as the Pledge of Allegiance and communications from the audience, administration, and the Board. Key discussion topics involved a report from the Community Colleges for Iowa Board and a segment focused on 'Trusteeship in Community Colleges -- A Guide For Effective Governance,' concentrating on Chapter 6. Action items covered the approval of a consent agenda, which included personnel matters such as the resignation of the Head Volleyball Coach and the employment contract for a new Project Manager for the Strengthening Community Colleges Grant. Accountability items on the agenda included the President's Report, Monthly Financial Report, Facilities Update, and Data Review. Future meetings for the Community Colleges for Iowa Board and SCC Board of Trustees were also noted.