Terri Hippensteel

The board meeting included a staff presentation on their role in supporting student success. The President provided updates on upcoming campus events, roof repairs, state budget outcomes, and the college's strategic participation in Rural Guided Pathways. The board approved tuition and fee increases, the fiscal year 2027 budget, and several academic program reviews and the establishment of a new AAS degree in Skilled Trades. Additionally, the board adopted the Finance Committee Charter and discussed the presidential search and contract renewal during an executive session.

The meeting includes a call to order and an executive session to discuss the presidential search.

The meeting featured a presentation on student engagement, including the activities of the Student Government Association and initiatives addressing student food insecurity. The Board Chair reported on the upcoming transition in college leadership. The President provided updates on infrastructure improvements, including the completion of the B & O restoration, current legislative session activities, and the upcoming presidential search. Action items included the approval of the Respiratory Therapy program, along with authorization to revise the Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver Rule and initiate the process to rescind the Financial Aid Tuition and Fee Waivers Rule. Administrative reports provided financial updates, enrollment growth in both credit and noncredit programs, and a review of personnel matters during an executive session.

The Finance Committee meeting included a review of the fund tracking document alongside the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 financial statements, with a request made to include a year-to-date comparison for annual funds and grants. A future motion was mentioned regarding establishing a target timeframe for cash on hand, between 90 days and six months. Additionally, there was a discussion concerning the creation of a charter for the Finance Committee, with the Chief of Staff tasked to distribute a sample charter.

The meeting was called to order, followed by an executive session commencing at 12:04 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the presidential search. The executive session concluded at 12:21 p.m., and the general meeting adjourned shortly thereafter at 12:22 p.m.