Stacy Arning

The Board of Trustees meeting covered several key items, including the recognition of National Career and Technical Education Month and the establishment of tuition and fee rates for the 2026-2027 academic year. Other actions included authorizing the purchase of a used cargo van, renewing the institution's scholarship management platform and anti-virus software contracts, and addressing various personnel matters such as the creation of a nursing faculty position, staff reclassifications, and faculty resignations. The Board also received reports regarding recent student activities and campus developments, including a new gymnasium facility and an upcoming academic partnership.

The meeting included the ratification of disbursements, payrolls, and various administrative and financial reports, including updates from the Foundation, Friends of Fine Arts, and various vice presidential divisions. New business items involved a closed session to discuss collective negotiation and salary schedules, followed by resolutions supporting a congressional appropriation request, the purchase of a plasma cutting table and computers, the ratification of a cargo van purchase, and the disposition of college property. Additionally, the board addressed approvals for a new student club charter, a machining technology certificate, various personnel employment and resignation actions, and a recommendation regarding a retirement date.

The meeting included a Roll Call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests, including a resolution in recognition of National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. The Consent Agenda covered the ratification and approval of disbursements and payrolls for January 2026, totaling $2,711,673, along with foundation and administrative reports. New Business addressed an executive session for discussions concerning employee performance/hiring and collective negotiating matters. Key resolutions proposed for approval included establishing tuition and fee rates for the 2026-2027 Academic Year, authorizing the purchase of a used cargo van, and approving renewals for scholarship selection and anti-virus software. The agenda also included approvals for a new Nursing Faculty position, the retirement of an Administrative Assistant, reclassification of a Buildings & Grounds position, employment of a Buildings & Grounds Technician, and a wage adjustment recommendation for Buildings & Grounds Technicians.

The Board meeting included several key agenda items following the Pledge of Allegiance and recognition of a college club. Discussions covered approving the charter for the Turning Point USA student club and changes to lab fees for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Multiple resolutions were adopted, including Resolution 26-01 to name the new gymnasium basketball court 'Bill Hawley Court'. Additionally, the Board ratified emergency purchases, including circuit breakers for the Main Campus, and approved the purchase of a refurbished medical ultrasound system. Other actions included ratifying the purchase of a used skid steer, authorizing the renewal of VMware licensing, approving the purchase of Title II/ADA compliance software, and declaring certain college property as no longer needed for College purposes. Employment actions included accepting a resignation and approving the hire of a new Workforce Partnership Coordinator.

The regular meeting addressed several key items. Discussions included an update on the Master Facilities and Improvement Plan (MFIP), noting a minimum 5-6 week delay in the opening of the new Gymnasium due to floor damage, which is being covered by contractors. Informational review was provided for proposed lab fee changes for 2026-2027, which will be presented for approval in January 2026. Resolutions were approved for faculty status changes (probationary to second-year, second-year to third-year, third-year to tenured, and continued employment for tenured faculty), the sale and transfer of college property including a wireless spectrum license for $225,000, and premium changes for excess earthquake and additional cyber security insurance coverage totaling a premium increase of $13,704. The renewal of CollegeNET 25Live software was approved. The Board also approved the reclassification of two Culinary Services Assistant positions from 30 to 40 hours effective January 1, 2026, and the hiring of a replacement Culinary Services Assistant. Final readings were approved for the new Campus Safety & Trespass Policy 2.2000 and the new Right to Protest Policy 2.2001. Future agenda items were noted, including equipment purchases.