Southwestern Michigan College

The Board of Trustees held a budget hearing and conducted general business, including the recognition of an employee for service. During a closed session, the Board reviewed items related to collective bargaining negotiations. Subsequent actions included the approval of a collective bargaining agreement for full-time faculty, the adoption of the 2026-2027 budgets, the approval of an all-purpose millage resolution, and the appointment of representatives to the MCCA Board of Directors. Additional topics included the receipt of the Treasurer's Report, the President's Report covering enrollment trends and staff updates, and a presentation on IT security infrastructure. The Board also reviewed and accepted various monetary gifts donated to the Foundation.

The Board meeting included a report from the Treasurer and a presentation by the President regarding his onboarding activities and campus engagement. The Board reviewed and accepted a series of donations made to the Foundation and the College. Additionally, the Board Chair initiated a follow-up request for the President to distribute his Board report electronically to all trustees.

The meeting included a review of financial statements and the President's report covering summer and fall enrollment trends, facility projects such as choir and band room renovations, and the progress of the dental assisting program. Discussion items included a list of donations made to the College Foundation. Action items included setting a date for a public budget hearing, approving student scholarship project designations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, appointing a new MCCA Trustee alternate delegate, and accepting individual donations to the College. The board also held a closed session to discuss collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

The board meeting included a welcome for the new college president, an update on board priorities, and reports from the Development Manager regarding the Room to Grow campaign, recent SMC Day outcomes, and sponsorships for the upcoming 52nd Steve's Run. The Treasurer presented financial reports and quarterly donations. Additionally, the board reviewed the quarterly investment report and officially accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 Foundation Audit. Discussions also touched upon membership recruitment strategies.

The Board reviewed the Treasurer's report and received an update from the President regarding his onboarding process, campus visits, and leadership engagements. The Board discussed and formally accepted various gifts donated to the College Foundation and to the College itself. Additionally, the Board Chair requested that the President distribute his formal reports to all trustees via email.