November 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.

Description: 

In our last regularly scheduled Board meeting, members agreed to compile goals based on insights from the Board Self-Evaluation. Below is a summary of the goals identified from the evaluation results.

Please review the proposed goals carefully. If they align with your expectations, they will be recorded in the meeting minutes as presented. Should any adjustments be necessary, please advise, and they will be noted accordingly.


 

• Increase Engagement and Knowledge

  • Board members commit to actively ask questions, engage more deeply in understanding institutional performance, and clarify how various areas are progressing.

• Advance Strategic Planning and Long-Term Vision

  • Develop and adopt a 5-year strategic plan to ensure alignment with long-term institutional goals, reflecting on budget and operational impacts.

• Strengthen Team Unity and Respectful Communication

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and open communication, emphasizing teamwork to present a unified front and work cohesively toward shared goals.

• Enhance Goal Tracking and Accountability

  • Regularly review and assess the board’s goals, the president’s objectives, and institutional targets, with periodic evaluations to track progress and realign if necessary.

• Increase Engagement with Faculty and Staff

  • Engage faculty and staff to assess morale, identify concerns, and strengthen relationships, facilitating a supportive environment aligned with the institution's mission.

• Conduct Monthly Financial Deep Dives

  • Conduct in-depth monthly reviews of specific budget areas to understand their operational significance, alignment with institutional goals, and the factors influencing these numbers.

Description:  The employee handbook is presented for the board's routine review.

Changes include updated language in the "Purchasing Procedures" section, beginning on page 40, as well as the statement "In the event of a discrepancy, the Board Policy Manual supersedes the Employee Handbook" on page 7. 

Description:  Board Officers include the Chairman of the Board; Vice Chairman of the Board; and Secretary of the Board.  Officers of the Board shall be elected at the first regular meeting of the board following the regular election of members of the board in even-numbered years, or at any time thereafter in order to fill a vacancy (Board Policy BCA (Legal)).