San Mateo County Community College District Office

The Board of Trustees held a retreat to discuss several non-action items. Key discussions included a review of the District Mission Statement, which involved feedback on the mission's construction and verbiage. The Board also reviewed the Board self-evaluation instrument and examined the first draft of the 2026-27 Board goals, with requests for the strategic plan to be attached and for the creation of an ad hoc committee for reallocation. Additionally, the Board reviewed a draft list of bond projects.

The board conducted a special meeting focused primarily on closed session items. Key discussions included existing litigation, resulting in the board approving a settlement for the case of Violeta Grigorescu v. San Mateo County Community College District. Additionally, the board addressed performance evaluations for the Chancellor and the Performance Auditor/Analyst, and accepted public comments regarding closed session items.

The board meeting involved discussions on labor negotiations with the Chief Negotiator and various personnel items listed on the agenda. No formal action was taken regarding these matters.

The Board meeting included a presentation from the San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools regarding the state of the County Office of Education and priorities for the year ahead. Key actions included the adoption of a resolution honoring Nancy Magee upon her retirement, the selection of classified employees of the year, and various approvals related to curricular changes, personnel items, and board policies. Additionally, the Board authorized contracts for chiller replacement at Skyline College, Inspector of Record services for student housing at College of San Mateo, and a sole source contract with Dreamscape Learn. The Board also elected members to the California Community College Trustees Board and held discussions on facility needs and outreach.

The Board of Trustees conducted a session covering a wide array of administrative, financial, and academic matters. Key discussions included the swearing-in of a new student trustee, approvals for personnel items, and salary adjustments for various employee groups. The Board also addressed curricular changes across different colleges, revised board policies, and authorized several agreements with school districts for Middle College programs. Additionally, the Board reviewed bond oversight committee appointments, warrants, and budget revisions, and adopted resolutions regarding Pride Month, appropriations limits, and support for student housing grants. Contract extensions and augmentations for bond compliance, professional services, and facilities use were also approved, along with a strategy for aligning campus spending and resource allocation.