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Published on 8/25/2018.

The Board of Trustees held its fall semester workshop today. Here's a brief summary of the meeting.

First, Professor Peter Blakemore led a facilitated conversation with the Trustees and the CRFO and District negotiation teams on Interest Based Bargaining. Dr. Blakemore did a fantastic job explaining the principles of IBB, developing a sense of trust with the group, and helping all the participants better understand IBB. Thanks Peter!

The Trustees discussed the Board evaluation results. They didn't get through the survey results so they decided to carry the discussion over to a workshop before the November Board meeting.

The Board approved their 2018-19 Goals and Objectives. Below are their goals for this year.

Goal 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, following the Board calendar, receive regular accreditation update reports, including progress on SLOs, fund balance reserves, policy updates, program reviews and follow-up reports.
2. Support the administration’s continual work to ensure the District meets or exceeds all accreditation standards and eligibility requirements.
    

Goal 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. Receive and adopt an updated Education Master Plan that sets out a path to sustainable enrollment.
3. Review and discuss enrollments trends and progress toward sustainable enrollment.
4. Review and discuss the District audit report, schedule and timing.
5. Receive semi-annual reports of delinquent accounts receivable.   
    

Goal 3: Student Success and Equity

1. The Board will regularly review and discuss data relevant to student success, access and equity with the goal of improving upon programs and services we offer to promote student learning.
    

Goal 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.
3. Support the administration’s efforts to implement strategies that promote diversity and inclusion in hiring.

Goal 5: Future of College of the Redwoods

Review trends in community college education and planning for the future of College of the Redwoods.

1. Support and ensure the development and completion of a Facilities Master Plan that is linked to an updated Educational Master Plan.
    

Goal 6: Board Development

Continually strive to develop professional skills and knowledge to be excellent trustees in service to the District.

1. Be engaged in a continuous process of professional development to fulfill the role of the Board of Trustees through conference and workshop attendance within the annual budget.
2. Schedule and participate in workshops focused on Board Development.
3. Trustees will advocate as prescribed by policy for key legislative actions which advance the mission and enhance the funding of the District.
    

Goal 7: Foundation

1. Continually monitor and support the efforts and progress of the Foundation in meeting its goals.