Nicole Y. Baird

The regular session meeting included the adoption of the Consent Agenda, which involved approving the current meeting agenda and minutes from previous sessions (excluding the approval details). Key reports highlighted trustee attendance at various college events, including appreciation receptions, ribbon cuttings for new facilities like the HVAC space renovation and AI and Cyber Innovation space, and a major fundraising campaign reaching $70 Million. The President's report also covered updates on grants, events, and potential new partners. Academic discussions focused on the "Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) THRIVE at CCBC." The College Senate reported on discussions regarding the Ten-Year Master Plan survey results, shuttle service effectiveness, and establishing a timeframe for Spring Break; they also reported on curriculum changes, including eleven new and thirteen revised courses, and ongoing work addressing online exam proctoring integrity and ethical AI use policies. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended approval for First Day Fee Adjustments for the 2026 Winter/Spring Semester and recommended approval for contracts and purchases exceeding $200,000. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommended approval for Proposed New Titles for Fine and Performing Arts Programs and one new Public Health program degree, as well as the Peer Recovery Specialist Certificate. Under New Business, the Board approved the renaming of the CCBC Essex Health Careers and Technology Building to Rossville Hall. Additionally, a modification to the Board of Trustees Policy Section 4.05 Purchasing Regarding On-call Contractors was approved.

The Board meeting included a moment of silence for Trustee Paulette Hammond. The board chair introduced new trustees Michael Crowder and Sophia Barilone. Updates were shared on upcoming events, including a Board of Trustees Appreciation Reception, a Board Cutting Ceremony, and the ACCT Leadership Congress. The president's report highlighted positive college updates, including enrollment figures, community engagement, displaced federal worker support, scholarship news, tuition assistance, strategic investments, and an Honors College update. The College Senate reported on campus forum planning, policy tracking, and discussions on campuswide issues. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommended approval of CCBC's 2025 Institutional Performance Accountability Report. The Budget and Finance Committee approved contracts and purchases over $150,000. Revisions to the Trustees Policy Manual, specifically Section 4.05 Purchasing, were discussed and approved. A first reading of Section 4.05 Purchasing was presented, and a recommendation to expand approval for on-call contractors was introduced. The title of Emeritus Trustee was posthumously awarded to Paulette Hammond.

The meeting included reports from the Board Chair, the President, and the College Senate, covering upcoming events, college updates, grants received, and potential new partnerships. The Budget and Finance Committee provided updates on the FY 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets, the FY 2027 Capital Budget Request, FY 2025 Fund Balances, contracts and purchases, the FY 2026 Salary Policy, and an agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 3. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommended the approval of academic programs and CCBC's FY 2026 Cultural Diversity Report. The board also discussed revisions to the Trustees Policy Manual and bestowed Trustee Emeritus Status on Trustee O'Hare. The Nominating Committee's slate of officers was approved, and the President's FY 2025 Performance Review was also approved.

The Board of Trustees meeting included reports from the Board Chair and the President, highlighting upcoming events, recognition of board members, and college achievements such as financial excellence awards, successful fundraising campaigns, and student and faculty accolades. The College Senate report covered academic standards revisions, curriculum updates, and discussions on implementing a mid-semester Spring break. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommended approval of emeritus nominations and a certificate revision. The Budget and Finance Committee approved the FY 2026 operating and capital budget update, tuition and fee increases, strategic investment allocations, and contracts and purchases over $150,000. The meeting also involved a review and approval of sections of the Trustees Policy Manual and the proposal of Trustees for the Nominating Committee and the President's Performance Review Committee.

The meeting included reports from the Board Chair and the President, covering topics such as the ACCT National Legislative Summit, recognition of outgoing and newly appointed Trustees, and upcoming events. The President highlighted positive college updates, grants received, events held, and potential new partnerships. There were presentations on entrepreneurship, a College Senate report on academic policies and curriculum updates, and a communication from the CCBC Faculty Alliance. The Budget and Finance Committee and the Academic and Student Affairs Committee provided updates and recommendations, including approval of the FY 2026 Operating Budget, contracts and purchases, sabbatical leave requests, new academic programs, and program revisions. The Trustees Policy Manual was also discussed, with a proposed amendment to be submitted at the next meeting.