Board Goal I: Achieve Long-term Fiscal Sustainability Adopt budgets that are sustainable going forward, free of structural deficits, and
realistic in terms of enrollment and funding trends. 1.1 Give clear direction to the Superintendent/President on fiscal sustainability
goals, timelines, priorities, and strategies needed to accomplish this goal.
1.2 Review budgets to assure investments in strategies that support student success and equity goals.
1.3 With the future in mind, explore effective and appropriate uses of the Mackenzie Scott gift.
1.4 Implement and monitor the recommendations of the Budget Sustainability Workgroup, including realistic planning and actions to meet FCMAT-recommended benchmarks, practices, and standards.
Board Goal 2: Facilities and Sustainability Evaluate facility use and needs, and plan for campus facilities that are appropriately
sized, modern, well maintained, safe, sustainable, and flexible for current and future
needs. 2.1 Prioritize transparency, integrity, fiscal responsibility, and safety as we begin
to receive and allocate the proceeds from Measure P.
2.2 Review and approve the Facilities Vision Plan which addresses the shifting needs for learning and workspaces, and includes sustainability principles and flexibility
to accommodate future needs.
2.3 Develop a plan to systematically evaluate building safety, including risks related
to seismic and flood events, and monitor efforts to prioritize and address facility safety needs.
2.4 Prioritize resources to improve the maintenance and quality of existing facilities
and equipment, supporting upgrades and replacement as needed.
2.5 Prioritize resources for facilities to increase access to SEL programs throughout
the District, including Carpinteria and Goleta.
2.6 Continue evaluating needs and solutions for workforce and student housing, focusing on local collaboration as a top priority.
Board Goal 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (DEIAA). Monitor and support values and strategies that promote equitable student success and
a culture of belonging and inclusion. 3.1 Promote policies, procedures, and practices to ensure that the physical and mental health, safety, and belonging of SBCC students, employees and community, as
appropriate, shall be the District’s highest priority.
3.2 Review regular progress reports on SBCC student access and success, including
disaggregated data and comparisons of SBCC student outcome data with state and national
standards. Review outcomes from campus programs in how they contribute towards student
success.
3.3 Monitor and report on implementation of Resolution 18: Affirming our Commitment
for African American, Black, And African Descent Students, Faculty, and Staff.
3.4 Support efforts to identify and remove systemic inequities in District policies, procedures, and practices to facilitate fundamental institutional change.
3.5 Support community demands for robust, diverse course offerings including those
for critical workforce needs.
3.6 Monitor improvements in the registration/enrollment process for both credit classes
and SEL.
Board Goal 4: Board Governance Build capacity for effective Board governance and fulfillment of the Board’s fiduciary
responsibilities. 4.1 Continue working on a healthy Board/CEO relationship.
4.2 Review and update the Board policy on participatory governance (BP 2510 Participation in Governance and Local Decision-Making) with emphasis on the Board’s role.
4.3 Review and approve the Board policy BP 2715 Code of Ethics/Standards of Practice with emphasis on clarifying expectations and creating guidelines for Board communications with one another, with the CEO, with employees, with the public/community.
4.4 Receive reports on and discuss lessons learned from Board members’ professional
development activities to inform Board policy development and promote overall Board
growth and development.
4.5 Welcome and onboard three new members to the Board of Trustees.
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