Dean of Teaching & Learning Foundations; Director of Curriculum and Academic Assessment; Accreditation Liaison Officer at Columbia Gorge Community College
Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Susan Lewis’s organization
Jul 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Education Special Meeting Minutes
The board discussed the contract renewal for President Lawson. Key topics included the structure of the compensation package, specifically debating the merits of a PERS contribution pickup versus a deferred compensation option. The board reached a consensus to authorize continued negotiations for a total compensation amount up to $227,000, favoring a deferred compensation model, and agreed to an increase in the travel expense allowance.
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The board received an audit presentation covering financial results and compliance for the previous fiscal year. The meeting included an executive session to evaluate the president's performance and authorize contract renewal negotiations. Action items involved the suspension of the Paramedic AAS degree program, the approval of a master lease agreement for airport hangar space, and the adoption of both the supplemental budget for the current fiscal year and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Furthermore, the board approved the renewal of PACE insurance, reviewed bond and financial reports, received updates on OCCA and foundation activities, and addressed board committee reports and the resignation of a board member.
Apr 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Regular Business Meeting
The board meeting agenda includes discussion items related to Board of Education administrative rules and various degree approvals. Additionally, the meeting will feature reports on the Bond, the Small Business Development Center, mission fulfillment, financial status, OCCA updates, college operations, and the foundation. The board will also review reports from its subcommittees, including Policy & Engagement, Finance & Audit, and the President's Performance Review, followed by a report from the Chair.
Mar 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
The board approved a revised academic calendar for 2026-27 and authorized a contract renewal with Merchant McIntyre. Additionally, the board approved the suspension of an existing 12-credit Initial Early Childhood Education certificate and the introduction of a revised version. Other key topics included the approval of the Tuition and Fee Schedule for 2026-27, a review of bond-funded project progress, a presentation on community education programs, an update on quarterly audit findings, a review of general fund financial status, and reports from the College Foundation, the President, and the Oregon Community College Association.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
