Peralta Community College System Office

The board meeting included a review of the statement of cooperation, reports from the Associated Student Government, student body presidents from various colleges, the Classified Senate, and the District Academic Senate. Key topics discussed included club chartering processes, student scholarship initiatives, campus relocation planning, de-escalation training, and faculty participation in statewide academic plenary sessions.

The board meeting included reports from the District Academic Senate regarding curriculum efforts and shared governance. Key updates were provided by the Chancellor on student athletic successes, the upcoming parcel tax reauthorization ballot measure, and the district's involvement in pension stabilization programs. Additionally, community recognition was given for volunteer efforts in local youth athletic and educational programs, and an upcoming student art exhibition was announced.

The Chancellor's report focused on several institutional recognitions and initiatives. Key discussion topics included the induction of the Chancellor into the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame, the recognition of Berkeley City College as an equity exemplar for its basic needs program, and the success of the district marketing team at the CC Pro 2026 conference. Additionally, the report highlighted the participation of Peralta colleges in the 2026 Apahi National Conference, preparations for Black Student Success Week, the election of a student leader to the Student Senate of California Community Colleges, and the presentation of the Flying Pig Awards to recognize individuals and groups for their exemplary contributions to student success and district transformation efforts.

The Chancellor's report covered several significant items, including the tenure recognition of 11 faculty members across the district's colleges and support for Women's History Month events. The report highlighted attendance at the California Higher Education Basic Needs Alliance Summit in Sacramento and the Association of California Community College Administrators conference. Additionally, discussions focused on the district-wide transformation task force and the shared governance model. Other topics included the successful Peralta piano party fundraiser, celebrations for the Lunar New Year, updates on student athletic achievements, and the implementation of robotic hot food vending machines. The report concluded with a tribute to several esteemed members of the community who recently passed away.

The committee meeting agenda included review items such as a PARS update, fiscal year 2026-27 budget assumptions, SPAM base allocation, the implementation timeline for SPAM, and an update on the transformation plan.