Peggy Eshleman

The Board of Trustees and legal counsel conducted a review of closed session minutes, resulting in the partial opening of those records.

The board conducted a review of closed session minutes in consultation with legal counsel, resulting in the decision to open those minutes for public record.

The board meeting included discussions and actions on several administrative and financial items. The board approved bidding specifications for campus graphics, authorized electrical work for the campus including a transformer pad and parking lot controls, and reviewed construction progress. New policy discussions included the utilization of buildings by outside groups and the use of outside speakers for instructional purposes. The board also handled personnel appointments for various committees and associations, approved an institutional membership in the National Association of College and University Attorneys, and reviewed financial reports, including the audit for the year ending June 30, 1969.

The board discussed reports from the president regarding the widening of Route 2, window repairs, the Showcase Gala, activities, North Central Accreditation, and upcoming events. Financial reports including treasurer's reports, bills payable, and payroll were reviewed and approved. Catalog bids for printing and typesetting were awarded. The board held an executive session regarding personnel and subsequently approved the appointment of a career counselor and part-time faculty. Several board policies were revised and approved, including administrative organization, administrative staff rules, duties of personnel, and the role of the student trustee. A roofing project resolution was authorized, and a donation of a vehicle was accepted. Additionally, the administration was authorized to apply for a renewal of the Student Support Services Grant.

The agenda item involves a presentation on the annual graduation ceremony held for the Adult Education Program. The session aims to highlight the events and outcomes of the ceremony in alignment with the institution's strategic direction of cultivating access, opportunity, and engagement.