Christina Kotson

The board meeting included a technology demonstration of Hy Flex systems and AI detection software for classroom use. A presentation on community education programs highlighted enrollment growth and the partnership with Encore. The college's improved accreditation status was noted along with updates on financial performance and budget planning for the upcoming biennium. The board officially declared February as Career and Technical Education Month and March 1–8 as Classified Appreciation Week. Furthermore, the board reviewed and adopted various policies, reappointed a member to the 2026-27 Budget Committee, discussed a maritime industry fundraising campaign, approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for service and supervisory staff, and authorized a significant equipment expenditure for the biology department.

The board received a presentation from the welding department regarding student projects, new equipment acquisitions, and potential career paths for graduates. The President reported on funding, maritime capital projects, and new career and technical education grant applications. The financial report noted the current fiscal year's revenue and expenditure projections. The board appointed new members to the budget committee and adopted policies regarding residence determination and student privacy records. Additionally, the board approved a 3% tuition increase based on the consumer price index and selected a new auditing firm following a request for proposal process. An update was provided on the creation of a new campus makerspace.

The Budget Committee meeting agenda includes the election of a committee chair and secretary, the review of the budget message and related materials, and committee deliberations. The meeting will also include the scheduling of future meeting dates and a period for public comments and citizen testimony.

The agenda for the meeting includes a presentation on Nursing and Allied Health, various verbal and written reports from college leadership, and the review of policies and procedures for second reading and adoption. New business items involve discussing the results of the board self-evaluation, a resolution for inclusion in the State of Oregon Deferred Compensation Plan, and considerations regarding a board table at a community event. Additionally, the board will review consent agenda items concerning policies on equal employment opportunity, emergency response, and local law enforcement.

The key discussion points centered around the financial summaries for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (ending June 30, 2018) and Fiscal Year 2018-2019 (as of June 30, 2019). The report provided detailed comparisons of revenues and expenditures across multiple funds, including the General Operating Fund, Grants and Financial Aid Fund, and Plant Fund. Specific attention was given to tuition and fee revenue, state appropriations, and property taxes for FY18-19, noting that tuition revenue increased by 0.82 percent compared to the previous year. The document also outlines the scheduled audit fieldwork for FY18-19, planned for August 2019, with the audit team visit commencing in October 2019.