Pearl River Community College

The board meeting included recognitions for the Women's Basketball Team's championship success, departmental reports, and approvals for the Nursing Building chiller replacement and the Brownstone Center Annex project. Financial actions included the approval of the disbursement register and the fixed assets deletion report. Personnel matters addressed were resignations, retirements, new employment recommendations, and employee transfers. Additionally, the academic calendar for FY2029 was approved. The President's report covered budget challenges, legislative funding efforts, the demand for student housing expansion, and the necessity for strategic program evaluations to ensure long-term financial sustainability.

The board meeting included recognitions of a long-serving board member and the accomplishments of the college baseball and softball teams. Financial actions involved the approval of the disbursement register, a fixed assets deletion report, the proposed salary schedule for the upcoming fiscal year, and the student fee sheet. The board also accepted several personnel resignations and retirements, and approved recommendations for new employment. Additionally, the President provided an update on graduation, enrollment trends, and upcoming conferences. Finally, the board approved an extension of the President's contract through 2030.

The board meeting included the review and approval of the monthly Disbursement Register and the Fixed Assets Deletion Report. Personnel matters addressed included the acceptance of three staff resignations. Policy revisions for Employee Security and Academic Misconduct were reviewed and approved. The President provided updates on legislative developments regarding Career and Technical Education, enrollment growth statistics, and secured federal funding for infrastructure improvements, as well as announcements regarding upcoming conferences and future meeting schedules.

The Board recognized the PRCC Cheer Team for winning the UCA Gameday National Championship. Key agenda items included the discussion of the Brownstone Center Annex bid, with a decision to initiate negotiations for a target price, and the approval of financial reports including the disbursement register and fixed assets deletion report. Personnel matters were addressed, including the acceptance of resignations and the approval of new employment and transfers. Additionally, the board approved the 2026 Summer Work Schedule, the 2026-2027 Mission Statement and Strategic Goals, and the 2024-2025 End of the Year Report. The President presented the Spring 2026 10th Day Enrollment Report, highlighting significant enrollment and credit hour growth compared to the previous year.

The Board meeting included the recognition of Don Welsh for his 14 years of dedicated service to the Board of Trustees and as an instructor prior to joining the Board. Departmental reports were presented, and financial reports were reviewed, including Reconciled Bank Balances and the Unrestricted Current Fund Statement of Expenditures. The Board unanimously approved the Disbursement Register for November 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, and the December 2025 Fixed Assets Deletion Report concerning unserviceable computers. Personnel matters involved the acceptance of several retirements and resignations, primarily from instructor and coaching positions, and the unanimous approval of new employment recommendations for Assistant Football Coaches and various professional staff, including an Instructor and an Accountant, along with an employee transfer. The President reported on the strong outlook for the Spring 2026 semester, noting increases in credit hours and headcount, and discussed attending a conference regarding emerging artificial intelligence technologies in higher education.