Sinclair Community College

The meeting was called to order by the Acting Board Chair. The session included the roll call of trustees, officers, and various academic and administrative staff members in attendance, along with guests representing United Grinding.

The agenda focuses on the recognition of distinguished faculty and staff through various awards including Emeritus status, the Smith-Moore Award, and national honors for excellence in student support and workforce development programs. Key organizational topics include reports from the Finance and Investment Committee and the Committee of the Whole Board, which reviewed college operating and capital budgets, investment policies, student completion plans, and workplace climate surveys. The Board also scheduled consideration of multiple resolutions regarding budget recommendations, construction contract awards, and the allocation of proceeds for local levies. Additionally, the meeting includes strategic reports on institutional leadership conferences, ad hoc committee findings, and national recognition of the college.

The meeting consisted of the official call to order by the Board Chair and the recording of the trustees and officers present.

The board addressed several agenda items, primarily focusing on the approval of Faculty Handbook revisions to ensure compliance with Ohio Senate Bill 1. These revisions encompassed faculty workload, performance evaluations, post-tenure reviews, and diversity, equity, and inclusion provisions. The board also formally approved resolutions to name two campus facilities: the James D. Halderman Electric Vehicle Innovation Center and the Bill Burges and Charlene Moskal-Burges Innovation Center. Additionally, the session included an overview of mandatory annual trustee training requirements and provided notices for upcoming institutional events.

The Board meeting included recognition of various awards and accomplishments for institutional leaders and faculty. The Board approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, academic program updates, tuition rates, and various policy revisions, including updates on military leave and artificial intelligence usage. A resolution regarding the request to receive advance in county tax collections was approved separately after individual consideration. Reports were presented on financial aid strategies, online learning management system migration, and the status of the AI Institute. The Board authorized the renovation of the Fieldhouse for the new Integrated Technology Education Center and received presentations regarding the upcoming Education and Economic Development Summit and the college's ongoing application for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.