Mesalands Community College

The Board of Trustees meeting covered several key topics, including a resolution to join the Eastern Plains Council of Governments (EPCOG), the review and approval of the FY26 New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) Quarterly Financial Report, and approval of the April 2026 financial report. The Board also addressed the purchase of fire alarms, the scheduling of a future special meeting for capital outlay project planning, and various departmental reports covering academic affairs, student services, and facility operations such as roof repairs and software RFPs. An executive session was conducted to discuss personnel matters, litigation, and real property and water rights.

The board approved a transition from debit cards to a new credit card account system under UMB. A construction quote from Daniel's Construction for repairs and painting at the Dinosaur Museum building was approved. The board authorized applications for two 2026 Capital Outlay Summer Hearing projects, specifically the repowering of a wind turbine and campus-wide security and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the board approved the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) priorities, including a modification to group a rodeo tractor with the facilities truck.

The board discussed key operational and financial matters, including the approval of the 2025-2026 budget adjustment requests and the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. The board received updates on college projects, including student housing options, property surveys, and upcoming campus construction. Academic affairs reports highlighted student retention challenges, summer semester planning, and the approval of a purchase requisition for a wind energy learning system. Additionally, the board reviewed financial reports for March and April and received updates from the Staff Senate regarding adult education graduation statistics and cohort programming.

The board meeting included the approval of the FY25/26 budget adjustment requests, the FY26/27 budget, a purchase requisition for a wind energy learning system, and financial reports for March and April. Key reports were presented, including an update on the hiring of new personnel, college athletics, student housing options, academic programs, and property surveying. Additionally, the Staff Senate provided updates on Adult Education, testing, and corrections partnerships. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, litigation, and real property and water rights, with no further action taken.

The Board approved the 2026-2027 academic calendar, the monthly finance report, and an NMDOT application for road improvements to the rodeo arena. The President provided updates on legislative appropriations, college accreditation status, staff hiring, and upcoming conference attendance. Other key discussion topics included student enrollment statistics, new recruiting initiatives, property procurement processes, and administrative policy updates. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, litigation, and real property rights, with no formal action taken upon reconvening.