Riverside Community College District

The meeting featured a Chancellor's report on institutional reflection and staffing changes. Presentations were delivered concerning the Moreno Valley College Emergency Medical Services program and faculty sabbatical leave requests. The board adopted two-year extensions for collective bargaining agreements with both faculty and staff associations. Consent agenda items were approved, encompassing personnel actions, budget amendments for grants, procurement contracts for advertising, equipment, and IT services, as well as apprenticeship and legal service agreements. Furthermore, the board approved curriculum adjustments, the Intersegmental Affordable Student Housing Project Agreement, and the tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The Board meeting included the approval of remote attendance and an excused absence. The Chancellor provided updates on various district activities, legislative progress, and community engagements. Business conducted included the swearing-in of the new Student Trustee and the presentation of Sunshine Notices regarding collective bargaining agreements. Committee reports covered proposed curricular changes, the Intersegmental Affordable Student Housing Project agreement with the University of California, Riverside, information technology system updates, the tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and a presentation on regulatory changes related to Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX.

The Board of Trustees reviewed the findings of the 2010 annual board self-evaluation process. The discussion focused on evaluating board effectiveness across seven key dimensions, including district policy leadership, management oversight, and student success. The report highlighted comparative data against 2009 results, noting advancements in board organization and management oversight, while identifying areas requiring further attention. Additionally, the Board established eight new objectives for the upcoming 12-month period, focusing on fiscal accountability, student success, community partnerships, and support for the district's colleges and foundations.

The Board of Trustees held regular and committee meetings covering several operational and academic topics. The Teaching and Learning Committee reviewed proposed curricular changes for the upcoming catalog and received an update on the Grants Office. The Planning and Operations Committee examined the 2014-2016 Clery Act Report. The Facilities Committee discussed achievements funded by Measure C and received an annual status update regarding the District's Project Labor Agreement Program. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution Number 04-17/18 in support of codifying Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) into federal law.

The board meeting focused on the Public Hearing and Budget Adoption for the 2017-2018 Riverside Community College District Budget, which was discussed as a preparation for final adoption at a subsequent regular meeting.