Nicole Buckoski

The board meeting covered several key business items including the approval of employee compensation recommendations for 2026-27 and the advancement of the proposed 2026-27 budget to a public hearing. Additionally, the Board approved a new program concept review for a Respiratory Therapy Associate of Applied Science degree and reviewed several Board policies regarding mission, vision, values, and effectiveness. A preliminary report on college annual priorities and the strategic plan was shared. The meeting also included an executive session for the President's performance evaluation and a review of various consent items, including facility leases, grant proposals, and financial reports.

The meeting includes reports from the President and on the WTCS District Boards Association fee assessment, the finalization of the 2026-29 Strategic Plan measures, and a public hearing regarding the 2026-27 budget. Key agenda items involve the adoption of the 2026-27 budget, a resolution for the issuance of up to $10,000,000 in general obligation promissory notes, and various consent items covering grant proposals, budget variance analyses, expenditure reports, and investment performance. The board will also address service recognition, future meeting schedules, and officer nominations, concluding with a closed session to review the President's performance and contract.

The board meeting included a Student Government Association report and an introduction for the WTCDBA Executive Director. The President provided updates, including the introduction of a Student Ambassador and an Outstanding Alumni recipient, and noted upcoming outcomes-based funding recommendations. Action was taken to authorize the issuance of $1,500,000 in general obligation promissory notes and to approve a strategic investment for expanding university transfer programs. The board also reviewed a performance monitoring report on Basic Skills, discussed the CEO Compensation Committee and President Evaluation Process, and reviewed board goals for the upcoming year.

The board meeting involved discussions on several operational and financial matters. The President provided updates, followed by a review of the 2026-27 proposed capital budget and preliminary financing plan. The board approved an initial resolution for the issuance of $1,500,000 in general obligation promissory notes. Additional topics included a draft review of strategic objectives and metrics, a performance monitoring report on apprenticeships, and various facilities and finance-related items such as maintenance contracts, equipment replacements, and external audit services. The board also established a nominating committee for future officers and acknowledged an upcoming district association meeting.

The meeting agenda includes reports from the Student Government Association and the President regarding funding recommendations and alumni awards. The board will address policy issues, specifically the issuance of $1,500,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes and a strategic investment proposal for university transfer expansion. Monitoring topics cover a basic skills report. Consent items span grant proposals, multiple facility renovation and repair projects, budget variance analysis, external audit services, and personnel matters such as faculty contract non-renewals. Additional items include academic program development, tuition remission, enrollment reporting, and a review of board goals.