Virginia Bender

The board meeting included discussions and actions on various administrative, financial, and student-focused items. Key actions included the approval of human resources matters, including retirement recognition, as well as the approval of various project-related agreements and contracts, such as building modernizations and repairs. The board also passed a resolution for Women's History Month and received updates regarding community awareness events, upcoming campus activities, and legislative candidate forums.

The Governing Board meeting involved various administrative, personnel, and operational actions. Key topics included the recognition of outgoing student trustees, the approval of a resolution for a consolidated board member election, and the processing of several staff resignations and retirements. The Board also approved new job descriptions for a Parking Services Officer and a Cloud and Platform Services Manager. Other business included contract awards for various facilities improvement projects, approval of curriculum items, updates on college governance policies, and reports regarding athletics, student activities, and upcoming commencement and memorial events.

The Governing Board met to discuss various institutional and academic matters. Key agenda items included the retirement recognitions for several faculty members, the declaration of Classified School Employee Week, and the proclamation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Board also reviewed and awarded multiple contracts, including professional services for hydronic system modernization projects, lighting upgrades for Building 1400, and various personal service agreements. Additionally, the Board heard reports on early college programs, biotechnology courses, and recent advocacy and community outreach achievements.

The Board approved the 2026-2027 tentative budget and a memorandum of understanding with the California School Employees Association. Multiple contract awards and amendments were approved for facilities projects, including the Fairfield Campus medium voltage coordination study, hydronic vault repairs at buildings 300 and 1200, the central plant replacement project, building 1600 modernization, and solar PV system repairs at the Vallejo and Vacaville centers. Additionally, the Board approved a 2028-2032 five-year construction plan, new personnel positions, curriculum items, and an enterprise endpoint security subscription.

The meeting included an agenda approval, a board retreat, and a closed session. No additional business was conducted, and the meeting concluded with a formal adjournment.