Mohave Community College

Key discussions during the meeting included the adoption of the agenda and reports from the Faculty Council, which detailed the new cybersecurity lab and associated cost savings, and the Staff Council. The Board accepted the consent agenda, which included the approval of prior meeting minutes from January 16, 2026, and various HR and Financial Reports. A major action was the adoption of the Board Evaluation Instrument for the upcoming annual cycle. Updates were provided on the AACCT/ACCT conference schedule and the Presidential Search, which has yielded over 80 applicants. The President's Report covered the Bighorn Blast video presentation and the approval of two new academic programs: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) pathway and the Behavioral Health Aide Certificate. Updates were also shared regarding state-level grants and legislative issues affecting the college. The second reading and subsequent approval of the FY27 Tuition and Fee Proposal, showing an increase for in-state tuition, was conducted. The Board reviewed the Budget Development: Truth in Taxation (TNT) agenda item as informational, noting a six-year lapse without a levy increase and administration's recommendation for a 6% increase, although no action was taken. The meeting included an executive session to discuss the employment process for the College President.

The committee reviewed confidentiality protocols, emphasizing the need for strict confidentiality regarding candidate information and breach handling. The members reviewed qualified applicants with the search consultant, leading to the selection of eight candidates for confidential video conferencing interviews. The committee also reviewed and assigned potential interview questions to members and confirmed the upcoming semifinalist interview schedule for February 26 and 27 at the Bullhead City Campus.

The meeting agenda included the adoption of the agenda and reports from the Faculty Council and Staff Council. Key action items involved the adoption of the Board Evaluation Instrument, with revisions proposed to separate individual reflection components. The Presidential Search Update indicated that over 80 applicants were received, and eight candidates were selected for video interviews. New program approvals included the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) and the Behavioral Health Aide certificate. Administrative services presented the first reading of the FY27 Tuition and Fee Proposal, recommending a $3 per-credit increase for in-state tuition, and provided an informational review of the Truth in Taxation process concerning property valuation and inflation impacts. The board planned to recess for an executive session to discuss the employment process for the College President.

The meeting agenda for the Mohave County Community College District Governing Board included administrative items such as the adoption of the agenda, reports from the Faculty and Staff Councils, and the Consent Agenda. Key discussion items during the Board Report included the election of 2026 officers (Chair and Secretary), the annual appointment of the MCCCDGB representative to the AACCT, a discussion on the Board Self-Assessment instrument revisions, and an update on the Presidential Search Committee progress. Action items included the second reading and approval of Policy 1.030 regarding Fiscal Sustainability, formalizing reserve requirements and investment of surplus funds. The President's Report covered updates on current events, including a celebration planned for the highly successful men's soccer team, details on three proposed new certificate programs (Medical Laboratory Assistant, Manufacturing Processes and Systems, and Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics), and extensive reports on FY26 Strategic Enrollment/Retention data and the Full Time Student Equivalency (FTSE) calculation impacting state aid. Further administrative matters involved a report on the Cohort Default Rate and legislative priorities concerning the state budget shortfall. The Administrative Services Report included an informational review of the Budget Development regarding Truth in Taxation and the first reading of the FY27 Tuition and Fee Proposal.

The meeting began with the adoption of the agenda, followed by moments of silence for a deceased employee. The Faculty Council reported on the successful start of the semester, praising an HVAC instructor, while the Staff Council announced a staff representative replacement and scheduled their next meeting. Key actions included the election of new Board officers for 2026, the reappointment of representatives to the AACCT, and the approval of three new certificate programs: Medical Laboratory Assistant, Manufacturing Processes and Systems, and Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics. Informational reports covered the ongoing presidential search, updates on local athletics recognition, an update on the 307 E. Beale Street renovation project, and an initial review of budget development topics, specifically Truth-in-Taxation (TNT) calculations relative to property valuation, tax rates, and the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI), as well as the first reading of proposed tuition adjustments. The Board also received an update on current legislative matters, including bills concerning clinical hours, public records response times, and concealed carry on campus.