Raymond Kowalczyk

The board meeting included a budget public hearing and an open session. Key discussion topics featured the recognition of the softball team, reports from the Board Chair, ICCTA representative, Legislative Committee, and Student Trustee, and a presentation on student success and enrollment growth. Financial items covered the review of unaudited results, approval of a tuition increase, and the adoption of the final budget. Additionally, the board reviewed the Institutional Accountability Report, IT risk assessment, and campus housing status. An executive session was conducted to discuss personnel and property matters, resulting in the approval of an amended employment agreement.

The committee held a meeting to discuss organizational changes regarding committee membership, specifically noting the withdrawal of two members. A closed session was conducted to deliberate on the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific personnel, including employees, independent contractors, or volunteers in an educational setting.

The Board discussed personnel and purchase recommendations, including new hiring, status changes, and software agreement terms. Key reports were presented, covering upcoming events, archival donations, student success initiatives, presidential search updates, foundation financials, and legislative impacts. The Board approved the launch of a new Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program, adopted a new mission statement, and conducted a semi-annual review of closed session minutes. Additionally, the Board engaged in discussions regarding board communication protocols and the presidential transition, while confirming planning for upcoming retreats and the president's retirement celebration.

The Board of Trustees meeting included the approval of remote participation for Trustees, a recognition of the retiring college president with a Congressional proclamation, and various personnel actions, including hiring and staff status changes. The Board reviewed student reports and institutional announcements, such as the naming of a student impact fund in honor of the retiring president. Additionally, the Board heard reports on legislative updates regarding Workforce Pell and community college baccalaureate programs, discussed faculty seniority lists, accepted the Treasurer's report, and addressed curriculum program changes. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and property matters, and the formal designation of the retiring president as President Emeritus.

The committee convened to hold a closed session regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, independent contractors, or volunteers, as permitted under the Open Meeting Act.