Solano Community College

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as concerns about the treatment of a SCFA Representative on the Health Care Committee, the future of student workers' jobs with the upcoming Barnes and Noble bookstore outsourcing, the status of Judo/Self-Defense Programs, the development of the Dr. Tanaka Judo Center, and support for students with disabilities in DSP programs.

The document is the General Catalog for Solano Community College, encompassing information for the Summer (June-August 2025), Fall semester (August-December 2025), and Spring semester (January-May 2026). It provides details on the college's mission, vision, core values, strategic plan goals, academic programs, student services, policies, and regulations. Key areas of focus include student success, academic excellence, community engagement, and equitable access to education. The catalog serves as a resource for students to navigate college resources, understand degree and certificate requirements, and connect with support services.

The meeting covered several reports and initiatives. The Associated Students of Solano College (ASSC) reported on attending an advocacy academy conference, collaborating on finals week events (including dog therapy and cookie decorating), and planning 'Falcon Fests' across the three campuses (Fairfield, Vallejo, and Vacaville) in late January and early February. The ASSC also mentioned initiatives such as planning collaborative town halls with a district supervisor on healthcare and transportation, revamping student government constitutions, and organizing a TEDx event in March. The Academic Senate President highlighted discussions focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration, emphasizing critical thinking skills, and planning future academic senate meetings on the Vallejo and Vacaville campuses. Furthermore, the Superintendent President reported on workforce transition support following closures at specific facilities, noting that some affected employees are enrolling in college programs, and highlighted ongoing discussions regarding AI policies across instructional, operational, and student services areas. A tour of the nearly completed cosmetology building (Measure Q project) was also mentioned.

The agenda includes discussions and potential approvals for various items. These include human resources matters such as employment assignments and leaves of absence; finance and administration topics like personal services agreements; warrants for vendor payments; and a notice of completion for a construction project involving fume hood controls. Additionally, the agenda covers a public hearing and adoption of the 2019-2020 district budgets, a contract amendment for architectural services related to the B300 Modifications project, a contract amendment for graphic design services for a wayfinding project, an addendum to a memorandum of understanding with Travis Air Force Base, and a local agreement for child development services.

The agenda includes various items for the Governing Board's consideration. These items range from human resources actions, such as employment assignments and resignations, to financial matters, including the approval of warrants and personal services agreements. Additionally, the agenda covers donations, construction project updates, a resolution supporting all students, appointment to the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee, a new management job description, adoption of the 2017-2018 District Budgets, contract change orders, a contract amendment, a master education affiliation agreement, approval of a governing board policy, a local agreement for child development training, and a transfer opportunity program agreement.