Northwest College

The agenda for the meeting includes administrative and financial reporting from various college departments, the review of financial reports including check registers and quarterly budget adjustments, and discussion on several operational items such as TRiO, renewal of the Powell Valley Community Ed contract, the development of Board and President goals, and a review of board policies. The agenda also features a Citizens' Open Forum, unfinished business, and new business concerning the first reading of the preliminary FY2027 budget.

The board meeting featured a 'Mission Moment' highlighting the Livestock Judging and Wrestling teams. The discussion included a review of the college's fleet vehicle management and maintenance strategies, updates on enrollment marketing efforts, and information regarding dual and concurrent enrollment funding. The Foundation presented a report on the successful Giving Day campaign. Institutional research staff provided an overview of the fall enrollment report. The board confirmed the college's intent to participate in the Perkins V Program for the upcoming year and approved a schedule for the Spring Board Retreat. Furthermore, the board reviewed and approved fiscal year maintenance projects and authorized the allocation of technology reserve funds for critical server hardware replacement.

The board meeting covered a wide range of institutional updates, including student success and state performance indicators, workforce development activities such as CDL and surgical technology programs, and a comprehensive update on the recent legislative session regarding funding for higher education, capital construction, and dual enrollment. The board also reviewed and approved revisions to the organizational structure policy, authorized a change order for the ORB building renovation, and discussed plans for an upcoming board retreat. Additionally, the meeting featured a citizens' open forum.

The board meeting agenda includes a mission moment presentation featuring the Livestock Judging and Wrestling teams, along with various administrative, academic, and financial reports. Discussion items cover the 2026 Giving Day, the State Fall Enrollment report, the notice of intent to participate in the Perkins V 2026-2027 program, and a reminder for the spring board retreat. New business items involve major maintenance projects and VDI replacement.

The board discussed several operational and strategic items, including the Green Dot initiative and the status of surveys conducted by Hanover Research. A Completion and Transfer summary was reviewed to identify student success metrics, and the final report for the Student Center project confirmed it was completed under budget and debt-free. The board approved the designation of depositories, FY2027 mandatory student fees, residence hall and apartment rates, meal plan rates, and a new course/lab fee proposal. Additionally, the board decided to table the review of Policy 1400 regarding organizational structure for further discussion.