Simon Aina

The Board of Trustees convened to discuss various agenda items, including the approval of the 1st Quarter Finance Report, FY25 Audit Resolution, APCM Investment Portfolio Resolution, Board Policy Review Resolution, FY 27 Annual Budget Resolution, and several Transfer of Funds Resolutions. The meeting also included updates on the Ilisagvik College 30th Anniversary, a President's Report, and action items for the Winter 2026 Meeting. Additionally, there was an executive session to discuss President & Board Evaluations.

The workshop agenda includes an invocation, a review of board agreements, and several discussion items. Key topics include the FY 25 Audit Presentation, an investment update from Alaska Permanent Capital Management (APCM), a review of the APCM Investment Policy, and a review of board policy and bylaws. Additional items cover the 1st Quarter FY 26 Finance Report, the FY 27 Annual Budget Recommendation, updates from the Iḷisaġvik College Board of Trustees and Foundation Board, and discussions on fund transfers from the Fund Balance to the Foundation Endowment. The agenda also includes an update on board seat expirations and a village outreach report from the trustees.

The Board of Trustees Workshop includes discussions on Alaska Permanent Capital Management investment report, FY27 budget preparation, FY25 audit memo, 4th Quarter Finance Report, Ilisagvik College Foundation Report, Long Term Facilities Master Plan, Summer 25 Enrollment Report, Accreditation Update, Tribal Emergency Management Certificate, Institutional Research Review, Program Highlights, Annual Board & President Evaluation Timeline, and BOT Policy Highlight. Also includes Board Seat Expiration Update and Winter Board Meeting & Retreat Update. The workshop further involves Village Outreach and a Campus Facility Tour.

The agenda included the oath of office for Heather Kippi-Spear, approval of the agenda, community announcements, and approval of minutes from June 19, 2025. Old business included the strategic plan development methodology and FY25 unmet outcomes update. New business consisted of the president's report, approval of the 4th Quarter Finance Report, approval of Resolution 2025-06 for the Tribal Emergency Management Certificate, and an update on Ilisagvik College's 30th Anniversary.

The strategic plan for Iḷisaġvik College focuses on providing quality post-secondary academic, career, and technical education while perpetuating and strengthening Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions. Key priorities include indigenizing the institution, building student enrollment, improving student achievement, enhancing village and distance education, ensuring the college's future, and building a robust, service-oriented organization. Targeted outcomes involve increasing Alaska Native/American Indian student enrollment, expanding partnerships with Alaskan communities, fostering community-driven outreach programs, and developing a well-educated workforce to meet the needs of the North Slope and the state of Alaska.