Seward County Community College

The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the acceptance of a personnel report, the designation of a newspaper for the college's legal publications for the upcoming fiscal year, and the approval of updates to the board policy manual regarding facilities use. The board approved pay raises for staff, a change order for the West Campus Phase II construction project, and the renewal of an educator legal liability insurance policy. Additionally, the board approved curriculum revisions for the Welding Technology program, authorized the payment of regular monthly bills, and approved encumbrances for the fiscal year.

The meeting addressed a variety of institutional topics, including the approval of a personnel report, the renewal of college insurance and intercollegiate sports accident insurance, and updates to the Board Policy Manual regarding free speech and peaceful assembly. Significant revisions were approved for the Natural Gas Compression program to improve student pathways. The Board also ratified a Memorandum of Understanding with the professional Employee Association and reviewed an annual report on Title IX activity. Bids for tennis court resurfacing and Zoom services through KanRen were approved. Additionally, reports were provided by administrative leadership covering athletics, career and technical education, academic enrollment, and strategic initiatives related to state-level funding and institutional collaboration.

The board discussed and took action on several items including the acceptance of a personnel report, a review of the institutional privacy policy, and the approval of bids for forklifts and West Campus building signage. College leadership provided updates on program expansions, enrollment trends, campus facilities, and performance-based funding initiatives. The board held executive sessions to discuss personnel contracts and ultimately approved a contract extension for the college president.

The Board of Trustees meeting covered several key administrative and operational items. The board approved a personnel report, revisions to the Drafting and Design program, a new privacy policy, and a date for a board planning retreat. Discussion was held regarding the disposition of several properties, and the board adopted a base tuition and fee schedule for the upcoming fiscal year, along with new student housing and food rates. A decision was made to suspend the women's wrestling program. Furthermore, the board authorized several bids for a truck driving simulator, campus utility improvements, commercial driver's license trailers, and the West Campus Phase II construction project. The meeting concluded with various college reports and the approval of pending bills.

Key discussions included the approval of bills totaling $19,191.52 for February 2026 and the review and approval of updated January 2026 financials. Under New Business, the Board approved a motion to adjust the schedule for the Annual Meeting, setting the 2025 Annual Meeting for March and moving subsequent meetings to September to align with the fiscal year change, requiring by-law amendments. The Board also approved the bid from Ellucian for consultant services related to setting up the chart of accounts in Banner. Furthermore, the Board voted to select the Brown Sugar-Crusted Pork Loin meal option for the upcoming Annual Meeting and approved the Allowable Restricted Scholarship Spending for FY26-27, utilizing a 2% inflation rate based on the five-year average investment tool. Old Business regarding the Investment Policy Statement was tabled. Reports included a welcome to the new Development Officer, notice of a resignation, and updates on ongoing college projects such as the West Campus Phase 2 bids and Homecoming activities.