Murray Hooten

The board meeting included several key agenda items such as personnel actions, treasury reports, and policy updates. Discussions and approvals centered on budget revisions, the establishment of an investment policy and process, and the approval of a retire/rehire program for fiscal year 2027. Additionally, the President provided updates on successful federal and state funding requests for CDL programs and reported on graduation statistics. The Chair highlighted community impact awards and discussed upcoming requirements for financial disclosure statements.

The meeting encompassed several significant items, including the election of a second vice chair, personnel actions involving new hires and retirements, and a presentation on the FY2027 budget. The Board discussed and approved the Stark State College completion plan, the FY2025 audited financials, and an investment and cash management policy. A resolution was passed honoring a trustee for their years of service and leadership. Additionally, the President provided updates on student academic achievements and scholarship successes, while the Board reviewed curriculum changes, encompassing various program and course inactivations, additions, and modifications.

The Strategic Plan for the Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division of Stark State College outlines its commitment to advancing student learning and success. The plan is structured around three strategic priorities: Student Access and Success, Career Success and Workforce, and Our People. It aims to provide accessible, high-quality, and market-relevant business education, foster student success and community prosperity through innovation and partnerships, and attract and retain a qualified and engaged workforce.

The meeting included the administration of the oath of office and a consent agenda covering personnel actions, the treasurer's report, and various college policies such as proctored testing, conflict of interest, mentoring, public use of outdoor areas, equal employment opportunity, financial reports, and college food services. New business featured a review of the FY25 audited financials, investment and cash management policies, and a resolution honoring a departing member for their service. The board also reviewed communications including a security report, out-of-state travel logs, and a calendar of board activity dates, followed by an executive session.

The board meeting included several key agenda items, such as the approval of adjustments to the Nader Abueteen Family Scholarship, the Stevens Family Scholarship, and the Dr. James C. and Sally K. Maloney Endowed Scholarship. Financial discussions focused on the approval of the SSC Foundation Operations Budget for the upcoming fiscal year and the distribution of endowment funds. Additionally, the Governance Committee proposed revisions to the records retention policy.