Maricopa County Community College District Dba Gat (4314)

This strategic plan outlines the Maricopa Community College District's fourth strategic priority, 'Community Impact.' The plan aims to drive positive community impact by improving employee recruitment, retention, and growth, fostering a diverse and engaging organizational culture, securing and stewarding financial resources for student support and institutional sustainability, and developing capabilities for collaboration, alignment, and innovation.

The Special Meeting included action items, with the primary approved action being an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Arizona Department of Education and Rio Salado College for the Adult Education Program, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Following the action session, an Agenda Review took place for the January 27, 2026, Governing Board Agenda. The review covered subsequent sessions including an Election of Officers, a Study Session regarding the FY-27 Budget, a Regular Board Meeting, Consideration of Consent Agenda items, and Non-Consent Action Items. Consent items reviewed for the subsequent meeting included approvals for a feasibility study for facility expansion, a contract amendment for Districtwide Central Plant Upgrades/Repair, a 5-year contract renewal for audience data, and support for a Foreign Trade Zone Designation application. Non-Consent items included the adoption of new Governing Board Policies (4.1 and 10.1) and the approval for implementing a new salary schedule for certified peace officers.

This document presents the Adopted Budget for the Maricopa Community Colleges for Fiscal Year 2007-08. It details the financial plan to maintain the District's stability and support its diverse educational services, including university transfer, general education, workforce development, and student development services. The budget outlines revenue sources such as property taxes, state aid, tuition, and fees, alongside expenditure priorities covering salaries, benefits, operational costs, and capital development programs.

The Maricopa Community College District's "State of the District" outlines its commitment to empowering students, providing affordable academic excellence, and contributing to regional economic vitality. A central focus is the recent passage of SB 1453, authorizing the offering of baccalaureate degrees in high-demand areas. The district prioritizes workforce development, equity, and inclusion for its diverse student body and communities. Moving forward, the plan emphasizes strengthening collaboration, improving the community college experience, and developing adaptive programs to benefit the economy and workforce.

The report covers the financial condition and activities, financial planning, and budgeting. It includes revenue and expenditure summaries, fund balance and financial stability requirements, and items of particular interest such as the re-establishment of a Quasi-Endowment for the District's self-insured medical plan and the withholding of property tax revenues by the Maricopa County Treasurer due to the Qasimyar judgement. The report also provides a budget analysis with detailed information on revenue and expenditure by function and account.