Nora Stickney

The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting to address various institutional items. The session included the administration of the Oath of Office for a new board member and remarks from the Board Chair covering audit reports, ethics training, and commencement ceremony participation. Reports were presented on student engagement planning, the FY25 Audit Report, academic and student success initiatives, and financial activities, including the approval of county appropriations and design-build contracts. The Board reviewed and approved numerous policy revisions regarding fee waivers, leave policies, and organizational conduct. Additionally, the Board authorized appointments, named a basketball court in honor of Terry Bowe, approved a personnel report, and held an executive session concerning employment and compensation matters.

The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting covering several governance and administrative topics. Discussion included updates from the President regarding enrollment, compliance with the State Auditor's special audit, and strategic initiatives in life sciences and biomanufacturing. The Board reviewed an insurance coverage report and heard reports from the Academic and Student Success Committee and the Finance, Audit, and Physical Plant Committee. Several new policies regarding faculty and staff employment, as well as naming rights and gifts and grants, were approved. The Board also addressed financial resolutions, including the authorization of tax advances and the approval of the fiscal year 2025 operating budget. A revision to the 2026 Board meeting schedule was approved, and the meeting concluded with an executive session regarding legal matters.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including an update on the Vice President of Administrative Services and College Treasurer search process. Key administrative and academic reports were presented, such as the FY27 budget development, enrollment data, and commencement planning. Various resolutions were approved, covering the recognition of faculty, contract increases for mechanical improvement projects, agreements regarding health care benefits, tuition rate adjustments for the summer semester, and updates to various financial and operational policies. The board also processed personnel reports and held an executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and property-related topics.

The Board convened an executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee. Following the executive session, the Board approved the hiring of RH Perry as the executive search firm for the position of Vice President for Administrative Services and College Treasurer.

This document appears to be a transcript of a master class and performance session involving the Lakeland Civic Flute Choir, directed by Judith Elias, and master class instructor George Pope, emeritus professor of flute. Key discussion topics included detailed technical feedback for student performers, focusing on concepts such as maintaining balance, controlling air support, practicing technical passages (like the Moyse Technical Mastery exercises), achieving consistent tone across different fingerings, and applying dynamic expression (crescendos and phrasing arcs). Specific students, including Olivia Shelton and Jackie Zielke, received targeted coaching. Bonnie Svetlik also performed, receiving feedback on rhythmic alignment with the piano accompaniment and dynamic shaping.