Danville Area Community College

The meeting covered several key operational and financial areas. Discussions included a demonstration by Game Design students on a game they created addressing AI dependence. The Board received a financial update and the President's report mentioned attending a Phi Theta Kappa induction at a correctional institution and DACC being awarded the CEJA grant. Key actions included the approval of the Human Resources Report, approval of trustee travel expenditures, approval of the resolution to establish the Danville Area Community College Police Department, approval of new Board Policy #1020.1 regarding Trustee Standards and Ethics, approval of the 2026 Worker's Compensation insurance premium, approval of a proposed employee voluntary-separation program, and approval of the low bid for concrete and masonry repairs at various campus halls.

During the Special Meeting, the Board considered and adopted an amended agenda after removing three specific items through a motion and subsequent vote. Public comment was provided by attendees expressing concerns regarding a possible censure listed for consideration. The key action taken by the Board was the consideration and subsequent approval of a Resolution to Censure a Member of the DACC Board of Trustees.

The Regular Meeting agenda included updates from the DACC Foundation, a Financial Update, and the President's Report. Key New Business items involved Board Consideration of the Human Resources Report, which included approvals for new full-time and part-time employees, voluntary separation agreements for two employees, and part-time instructor salaries. Other new business items included consideration of the Annual Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Report, the transfer of monies from the Working Cash Fund to other funds, consideration of retirements, and discussion of a Space Utilization Study. The Board also approved revisions to several Board Policies, including Standards of Conduct, Working Hours, and Email Policy. Furthermore, the Board approved the creation of the Danville Area Community College Police Department and approved the proposed budget for Worker's Compensation insurance for 2026. Finally, the Board approved bids for concrete and masonry repairs for handicap ramps and steps at several halls. The agenda also covered the approval of the Special Board Meeting minutes from January 5, 2026.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as a financial update, the president's report, and public comments. The board considered and acted on a human resources report, approval of travel expenditures for trustees, a resolution to establish a Danville Area Community College Police Department, and a new board policy on college trustee standards and ethics. Additionally, they discussed worker's compensation insurance for 2026, a space utilization study, a voluntary separation program, and bids for concrete and masonry repairs for handicap ramps and steps at multiple campus locations.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas, including a report on the ICCTA/ACCT Governance Institute Training, a financial update, and the president's report. The board considered and acted on a human resources report, approval of travel expenditures for trustees, and a resolution for issuing General Obligation Community College Bonds. They also discussed bids for a wheelchair-accessible minibus, the purchase of an electronic scoreboard, and college trustee standards and ethics. Additionally, the board reviewed and considered the Clery Security Report and discussed making written closed session minutes open to the public.