Sarah Dick

The scheduled meeting agenda includes the determination of a quorum, review of consent items which cover approvals for previous meeting minutes from August 21, 2025, and a Special Meeting from October 3, 2025. Key reports will feature the Finance Committee presenting an overview of the October Board Report and a brief review of the audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2025. The agenda also includes the introduction of a new Student Representative and the President's Report. The board's focus goals include the Student Care Center, Alternative Scheduling, Growing the Workforce 10X, and AI Power Users.

The key discussion topics included the introduction of the new Student Representative, Tori Hogsett. The Finance Committee Report noted that revenue was above target, expenses were on target, and days of cash on hand stood at 397. The CFO also presented a positive overview of the most recent annual audit. The President provided a report covering enrollment, new programs, fundraising, and recent events.

The Special Meeting convened to address the demolition of property. Following the determination of a quorum, the board entered into an executive session regarding property acquisitions, leases, and/or personnel issues specifically concerning the Cabell Hall Demolition. Subsequently, the board voted to approve the resolution authorizing the demolition of Cabell Hall.

The key discussion topics for this board meeting include an overview of the December Board Report by the Finance Committee, approval of the updated IT Acceptable Use Policy I-1, and approval for the Learning Commons Phase 2 and the introduction of the Student Care Center. The President's Report covered enrollment data, including a significant drop in the DFW Rate, the success of the Edsights retention tool, updates on the new Student Care Center hire and design phase, and faculty in-service topics. The agenda also highlighted upcoming required board actions for Tuition & Fees Approval, Budget, Program Reviews, President Contract Renewal, and Officer Elections.

The meeting was called to order, establishing a quorum. Key discussions included the Finance Committee Report, where financials indicated revenue above target, expenses on target, and cash on hand at 404 days. The President's Report covered topics such as enrollment, new programs, and fundraising efforts.