Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees
2017-18 Goals and Objectives

1. Accreditation
   Support, through our policy role, all accreditation efforts as well as adherence to all AACJC standards and Commission policies.
   1. At Board meetings, receive regular accreditation update reports, including progress on Student Learning Outcomes (SLO), fund balance reserves, policy updates, program reviews and follow-up reports.
   2. Support the administration’s work to ensure the District is prepared for a successful team visit.
2. Fiscal Stability
   Ensure the fiscal health of the District by making decisions that lead to long-term sustainability.
   1. Review and discuss monthly financial reports to the Board in order to monitor the financial performance of the District.
   2. Conclude negotiations with the CR Faculty Organization which contribute to a longterm sustainable fiscal future.
   3. Review and discuss enrollment trends, FTES, and progress toward enrollment growth and stability.
   4. When deemed necessary by the Board, review financial information in more detail than the regular monthly reports.
   5. Review and discuss the District audit report, schedule and timing.
   6. Receive semi-annual reports of delinquent accounts receivable.
3. Student Success and Equity
   1. The Board will regularly review and discuss reports and data relevant to student success, access and equity with the goal of improving upon programs and services we offer to promote student learning.
4. Relationship with President/Superintendent
   Within the Board policy and administrative procedure framework, empower the President/Superintendent to manage day-to-day operations of the district.
   1. Through semi-annual evaluations, hold the President/Superintendent accountable for implementation of policy, progress on his goals, and fulfillment of the District mission.
   2. Through the policy role, review reports and data that help guide the District to achieve the missions of student success and sustainable enrollment growth.
   3. Include in monthly Board agendas a list of trustee questions and future agenda items requested, as well as a planned date of completion.
   4. Support the administration’s efforts to implement strategies that promote diversity and inclusion in hiring.
5. Future of College of the Redwoods
   Review trends in community college education and planning for the future of College of the Redwoods.
   1. Collaborate with faculty, staff and administration to assure progress on/adherence to the new Education Master Plan and the Facilities Master Plan.
6. Board Development
   Continually strive to develop professional skills and knowledge to be excellent trustees in service to the District.
   1. When possible, trustees will attend relevant workshops and conferences, convocation and graduation.
   2. Schedule and participate in workshops focused on Board Development.
7. Foundation
   1. Continually monitor and support the progress of the Foundation in meeting its goals.