Pasco Hernando State College

The board meeting agenda covered a variety of organizational and administrative items. Key topics included the recognition of the Distinguished Alumna of the Year and the Men's Baseball team for their championship achievements. The board addressed the adoption of board rules and policies, considered a request for emeritus status, and reviewed the president's evaluation summary. Academic affairs discussions involved updates to the general education course list, program revisions, course fees, and the introduction of new courses. Administrative and budgetary matters included the approval of a multifunction printer lease agreement, a review of the monthly budget summary, and a fiscal year 2026-2027 budget workshop. Additionally, the board received an enrollment report.

The January 21, 2026, meeting agenda included several key functions. Matters for ratification included the September 2025 Executive Board Meeting Minutes, September 2025 Full Board Meeting Minutes, and Warrant Registers for September, October, and November 2025. The agenda also covered ratification of a Jalo Law Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights Transfer Request. Reports were presented by the Executive Director and the President. The Finance Committee report involved ratification of updated contracts with BCA, updated IPS, updated Capitalization Policy, and the ratification of the 2026 Proposed Budget. New business included the Governance Committee Report, which addressed updated Bylaws, a Foundation Student Representative At Large Resolution, a Board Member Resignation, the 2026 Foundation Board List, recognition of Board Members, and a Board Member Retirement. Informational items covered the FCRD Newsletter, the 2026 Performing Arts Series and Annual Golf Tournament, and a Dine to Donate event with Texas Roadhouse Odessa.

The agenda for the meeting includes General Functions such as reviewing the Code of Ethics and approving previous minutes and warrant registers from September, October, and November 2025. Key items involve the Executive Director's Report and the Finance Committee Report, which covers the approval of updated contracts with BCA, updated Investment Policy Statement (IPS), updated Capitalization Policy, and the approval of the 2026 Proposed Budget. New Business and Informational Items include reviewing the 2026 Foundation Board List.

The Audit Committee meeting agenda for February 23, 2026, included calling the meeting to order to establish a quorum. Key items for approval included the Audit Engagement Letter for 2025, the AUP Engagement Letter for 2025, and the Application for Extension of Time to File an Exempt Organization Return. The meeting also noted the minutes from a previous meeting held on February 12, 2025, for informational purposes.

Pasco Hernando State College's 'Vision 2030' strategic plan aims to provide seamless support and opportunities, fostering the next generation of leaders. The plan focuses on offering a wide array of over 85 certificate and degree programs in fields such as health sciences, information technology, and public safety. Key outcomes include preparing students for immediate workforce entry, career changes, or transfer to four-year universities, thereby supporting their educational journeys and accelerating their careers.