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Mission and Goals

Board of Trustees Mission Statement

The Board effectively governs and provides strategic oversight to drive educational excellence, advance equity, and foster an inclusive environment throughout the district community.

2024-2025 Goals

The Board of Trustees will monitor the implementation of the college and district racial justice and social equity plans and champion the district’s values.

Measurement Criteria

  • Receipt of semester progress updates, in the form of board reports.
  • Development of board resolutions that champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Approval of funding streams to support programming.
  • Complete scheduled professional development.
  • Ensure EEO plan completion.

The Board of Trustees will manage assets to best identify, address and meet needs on behalf of students.

Measurement Criteria

  • Address food insecurity.
  • Champion Student Housing solutions.
  • Improvement of transportation options.
  • Explore opportunities with cities, government, professional organizations, and private businesses.
  • Stay informed and continue to advocate for of the Bachelor’s Program implementation progress.

The Board of Trustees will engage in a comprehensive professional development program.

Measurement Criteria

  • The board will complete training in the following disciplines: Brown Act, diversity, equity, and inclusion, bias, ethics, and sexual harassment.
  • Attend CCLC conferences.
  • Update the on-boarding process for new Trustees.

Increase outreach opportunities by the Board of Trustees to both internal constituents and the external community, including civic, educational, and legislative partners. Stay informed and articulate achievements.

Measurement Criteria

  • Establish at least annual meetings with the seven cities served by the district.
  • Attend Academic, Classified and Student Senate Meeting at each college.
  • Meet with County Board of Supervisor(s), County Board of Education Chair, State Assembly Representatives, and City Councils.
  • Advocate on behalf of the district.
  • Coordinate a visit from Chancellor Christian.