MHCC Board of Education Session 1121 Minutes

• Members Present: Diane McKeel, board chair, Andrew Speer, board vice chair, Diane Noriega, Annette Mattson, ShaToyia Bentley, Dana Stroud
• Members Absent: Marie Teune
• Additional Attendees: Dr. Skari, president, Roxanne Richardson, board executive assistant, Jennifer DeMent, vice president, Finance and Administration

Chair Diane McKeel called the Budget Committee meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

2.1 Selection of Budget Committee Chair
Chair Diane McKeel opened up the nominations for the budget committee chair. Annette Mattson nominated ShaToyia Bentley for budget committee chair. Dana Stroud seconded the nomination. There was a board vote and it passed unanimously.

• Andrew Speer – Absent
• Annette Mattson – Yes
• Marie Teune – Absent
• ShaToyia Bentley – Yes
• Diane McKeel – Yes
• Diane Noriega – Yes
• Dana Stroud – Yes

• Andrew Speer – Absent
• Annette Mattson – Yes
• Marie Teune – Absent
• ShaToyia Bentley – Yes
• Diane McKeel – Yes
• Diane Noriega – Yes
• Dana Stroud – Yes

3.1 President’s Budget Message
President Skari presented their President’s Budget Message for the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget. The President’s Budget Message is included in the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget components from the budget document posted on the Budget Office webpage at: https://www.mhcc.edu/BudgetOffice/

3.2 Presentation of Proposed Budget for 2025-2026
Jennifer DeMent presented an overview of the budget process and related budget information for the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget posted on the Budget Office webpage at: https://www.mhcc.edu/BudgetOffice/. A printed copy of the proposed budget document was handed out to all board members and copies will be distributed at the next board meeting to those who could not attend in person. 

ShaToyia Bentley called for a motion to adjourn the budget committee meeting. Annette Mattson motioned to adjourn. Dana Stroud seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

• Andrew Speer – Yes
• Annette Mattson – Yes
• Marie Teune – Absent
• ShaToyia Bentley – Yes
• Diane McKeel – Yes
• Diane Noriega – Yes
• Dana Stroud – Yes

The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

• Members Present: Diane McKeel, board chair, Andrew Speer, board vice chair, Diane Noriega, Annette Mattson, ShaToyia Bentley, Dana Stroud
• Members Absent: Marie Teune
• Additional Attendees: Dr. Skari, president, Roxanne Richardson, board executive assistant, Jennifer DeMent, vice president, Finance and Administration, Dawn Loomis, director, Workforce Apprenticeship and Community Education, Jennifer Boehmer, vice president, Advancement and Community Engagement

Chair Diane McKeel called the board work session to order at 7:04 p.m. and turned over the meeting to Vice Chair Andrew Speer, due to technical issues.

6.1 Bond
Vice Chair Andrew Speer and Jennifer Boehmer provided updates on bond and Political Action Committee (PAC) activities to date for the Board. 

6.2 President’s Draft Goals 2025-2026 
President Skari discussed high-level planned President’s goals for 2025-2026. The goals were discussed and board members asked questions and provided feedback. The goals will be presented at the May 21, 2025 regular board meeting.

6.3 MHCC Apprenticeship Programs
Dawn Loomis presented about MHCC Apprenticeship Programs, discussing the types available, degree options, MHCC’s role, and the 19 MHCC Affiliated Training Centers that have programs, and answered questions from the Board.

6.4 Board Evaluation Survey  
President Skari reminded the Board that their 2024-2025 evaluation survey will be sent out soon and to make sure to complete by the stated deadline.

There being no further business, Vice Chair Andrew Speer motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m.