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Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Grand Rapids Community College Board Of Trustees Regular Board Meeting
The Board reviewed and approved personnel transactions involving new hires, transfers, separations, and retirements. Financial matters were a primary focus, including a detailed review of financial transactions across various funds, such as the General Fund, Auxiliary Fund, and Grants Fund. The Board approved several action items regarding purchases exceeding $100,000, specifically concerning athletic apparel, grant-related sub-recipient agreements, and parking lot equipment. Reports were presented by the President and institutional staff covering enrollment trends, financial aid resources for students, and the college's financial health, including status updates on the millage rate, budget adjustments, and various capital projects like the Learning Resource Center and campus renovations.
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The Board of Trustees held a budget session where two primary action items were addressed. The first involved the approval of the 2026-2027 Millage Levy Resolution, which included a required adjustment to the millage rate due to the Headlee Amendment and the authorization of the L-4029 form for 46 taxing units. The second item was the review and approval of the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Jun 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Grand Rapids Community College Board Of Trustees Regular Board Meeting
The meeting agenda addressed special business items, including the certification of the 2026-2027 MCCA Board of Directors and a resolution for the Michigan New Jobs Training Program. Action items focused on the approval of various financial transactions and purchases exceeding $100,000 for items such as Zoom phone services, Canvas Learning Management System services, and Adobe licenses, alongside plans for 2026-2027 blanket purchase orders. Furthermore, the board planned to discuss the 2026-2027 meeting schedule, compensation for administrative and professional staff, student compensation, and executive contracts, as well as receive reports from the President, Faculty Association, and Board Chair.
May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Grand Rapids Community College Board Of Trustees Regular Board Meeting
The meeting included a deliberation and appointment regarding a trustee vacancy, along with the review and approval of various consent items, including grants received and personnel transactions. The Board reviewed purchases over $100,000, including license renewals and equipment for building renovations. A Board policy review for Board-Staff-Student-Community Relations was conducted. Additionally, the President presented institutional and finance monitoring reports, and the Board Chair provided a report.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
