Schoolcraft College

The meeting included several organizational actions following the retirement of a Board member. Key actions involved the unanimous election of Dillon Breen as Vice Chair and Candy Little as Treasurer for 2026. Several appointments were made, including Brian Broderick as Parliamentarian, and appointments to the Audit Committee and the Schoolcraft College 501(c)(3) Committees. The President's Report featured a presentation on the work of the Center for Experiential Learning. The Board awarded multiple purchase orders, including for a Vertical Machining Center, a Laser Welder, a Pallet Stacker Forklift, Combi Ovens, a Micro Indentation Hardness Testing System, computer lab furniture, Dell computers, and office furniture reconfiguration. The Board also passed a resolution offering congratulations on retirement to Timothy Ellis. A closed session was held to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation (Ried v Schoolcraft), followed by reconvening into an open session. It was noted that Trustee Jaafar resigned from her seat as Treasurer.

The Special Board Meeting focused primarily on filling a vacant Trustee seat. Following the call to order and Pledge of Allegiance, the Board proceeded to appoint Jacalyn Coleman to the vacated Trustee seat. A swearing-in ceremony was subsequently held for the newly appointed Trustee. The meeting concluded shortly after.

The meeting included a presentation on the International Student Center and services for F1 Students, along with academic updates and administrative moves from the President. Key actions included granting recognition as Honoraire to three individuals and as Emeritus to two individuals. The Board established the regular meeting schedule for the 2026 calendar year. Purchase orders were awarded for a 2010 Ferrara Pumper Fire Truck, the Proofpoint Core Email Protection Advanced Threat Platform, and pool regrouting and acid washing services. Vice Chair Carol Strom formally submitted her resignation from the Board.

The board discussed the Breaking Bread podcast, featuring NFL legend Lomas Brown and WJR Sports Radio Host Anthony Bellini. The Board also discussed the President's Report. The board approved Policy 1040 -- Weapons Free Campus Policy. The Board of Trustees verified that Schoolcraft College has met the best practices described by the Performance Indicators Task Force under Section 230, Part 2 of the Appropriation Line Item and Boilerplate History from the State of Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency.

The meeting included an audit report from Plante Moran, indicating zero findings for all audits. The Board accepted the 2024-2025 Audit Report and authorized the publication of its results. They also approved the 80/20 percentage cost-sharing option for medical insurance premiums between the college and its employees for the 2026 benefit plan year. Furthermore, a purchase order was awarded for network automation equipment upgrades to Johnson Controls Inc. Finally, there was a mention of the passing of former board chair Judge Jeanne Stempien.