State Fair Community College

The board meeting included reports on fiscal year warrants and expenditures. A major focus was the review and approval of a presidential profile to initiate the search for the seventh college president, incorporating input from community, faculty, and student forums. Student updates provided information on the Spring Fling event, DECA competition successes, and plans to introduce FBLA participation next year. The leadership team presented a comprehensive retention project, highlighting performance data against national benchmarks and outlining strategic action plans, including the use of an external partner to reengage stopped-out students and improve long-term completion rates.

The board meeting included reports on college disbursements, specifically regarding the outdoor athletic complex construction, and formal introductions of new employees. The Student Government Association provided an update on campus activities, including upcoming student events and officer applications. Additionally, there was a presentation regarding a dental hygiene and health outreach program conducted in Nigeria, and a report on spring census data comparing headcount and credit hour growth against national and peer benchmarks.

The board meeting agenda included the approval of the special session agenda, the swearing-in of two members, and the nomination and election of board officers including president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and recording/assistant secretary. Additionally, the board held a discussion and vote regarding a request for a closed session concerning a lease purchase for the sale of real estate.

The board meeting included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. Key financial discussions involved the approval of warrant number seven for January 2026 disbursements, totaling $3,816,322, which included funds for the outdoor athletic complex construction. The meeting also featured the introduction of a new employee, Davido, the Collaborate Lab Coordinator and Outreach League for Building Five. Updates were provided by the Student Government Association, highlighting participation in homecoming week activities, upcoming events like MOSRT and a Chipotle fundraiser, and the radiology organization achieving full accreditation for eight years. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to presenting the rolling three-year academic calendars (2026-2027 through 2028-2029) for approval, which accounts for structure like four-week segments, half-day Fridays, and adjustments to the Christmas break based on the State Fair schedule. Additionally, a detailed presentation was given regarding the new Campus Master Plan, which was developed over a year in alignment with the college's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The Master Plan focuses on three themes: stewardship of existing assets (identifying approximately $60 million in deferred maintenance, including urgent needs like roofs and HVAC), renewal and vitality to encourage campus presence, and mindfulness of history and authenticity. The plan sets a guiding vision for physical campus development without committing to immediate construction.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and citizens comments. Key discussions involved the approval of the December 202X minutes and a review of December 2025 college disbursements totaling $4,88,395, including $759,93 for the outdoor athletic compact. Significant time was dedicated to introducing and welcoming several new faculty and staff members in the Digital and Media Communications, Math, Nursing, and College and Career Placement departments. A major agenda item focused on the "Caring Campus" initiative for faculty, detailing behavioral commitments aimed at improving student success and experience, such as communicating course details early, sharing personal stories (including struggles), engaging students in first-day activities, learning student preferred communication methods, and creating moments that matter.