Santa Clarita Community College District public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees conducted its annual organizational meeting to set the 2026 calendar and appointments. The board voted to postpone the election of the President, Vice President, and Clerk positions until a January 9 retreat.
- Appointment of Dr. Jasmine Ruys as Secretary-Parliamentarian
- Approval of the 2026 Board meeting calendar
- Appointment of Trustee Guerrero as liaison to the COC Foundation Board of Directors
- Closed session discussion regarding the Interim Superintendent/President appointment
- Closed session conference with the California Schools Employee Association (CSEA)
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on December 2, 2025, to approve the agenda and a public-facing CEO search website. The website will provide transparency on the permanent president/CEO recruitment process, including timelines, application details, and board member profiles. No fiscal implications were reported for the website's approval.
- Approval of CEO Search Website for public release
- Board Policy 2350 limits public comment to 3 minutes per speaker and 20 minutes per subject
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees met for a special session to approve the naming of the Institute for Culinary Education (iCUE). This action follows a $1 million gift to support culinary arts education and scholarships.
- Approval to name the Institute for Culinary Education (iCUE) as the Diana and Gary Cusumano Culinary Arts Building
- $1 million irrevocable gift from Gary Cusumano to support culinary arts education
- Establishment of the Diana and Gary Cusumano Culinary Arts Endowed Program Fund
- Establishment of the Cusumano Family and Friends Endowed Scholarship Fund
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees met on November 12, 2025, to approve new and modified courses and programs, a clinical affiliation agreement with Riverside County, and minutes from prior meetings. The board also discussed closed-session items including legal counsel matters and labor negotiations.
- Approval of 13 new courses, 2 new programs, 4 modified courses, and 5 modified programs
- Approval of Clinical Affiliation Agreement with County of Riverside for Occupational and Physical Therapy Programs (2025–2030)
- Approval of minutes from October 8, 22, 31, and joint ASG meeting
- Closed-session discussion on anticipated litigation (Keenan & Associates Claim No. 646595)
- Closed-session discussion on labor negotiations with Part Time Faculty United - AFT Local 6262
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held an accreditation study session to review expectations from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). Trustees discussed their roles in governance, policy setting, and monitoring institutional effectiveness to sustain accreditation readiness.
- Accreditation study session focused on ACCJC standards and trustee responsibilities
- Agenda approved with unanimous vote (Aye: Edel Alonso, Frederick K Arnold, Carlos R Guerrero, Sharlene R Johnson, Darlene Trevino)
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees held a study session to review the CEO search and selection process for the next Superintendent/President of College of the Canyons. Consultants from Professional Personnel Leasing, Inc. presented on best practices, legal requirements, and timelines. The session covered stages of the process, board roles, search committee composition, and next steps. No decisions were made; the session was informational only.
- Study session on CEO search and selection process for Superintendent/President of College of the Canyons
- Presentation by PPL Consultants Dr. Pam Walker and Dr. Jim Riggs on best practices and legal requirements
- Discussion of search committee composition, constituency representation, and EEO compliance
- Overview of recruitment, public forums, stakeholder engagement, and final selection procedures
- Next steps include confirming timeline and process milestones
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees and Associated Student Government (ASG) are meeting to discuss student government goals and campus compliance with new immigration enforcement legislation. The session includes a general update on ASG priorities and a presentation on Senate Bill 98.
- ASG General Update on 2025–2026 priorities, equity initiatives, and advocacy efforts
- Presentation on Senate Bill 98 regarding immigration enforcement notifications on campuses
- Overview of campus procedures and the role of Campus Safety in implementing SB 98
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees is deciding on funding applications for child development services and updating academic curriculum. The body is also ratifying a clinical training agreement with the Saugus Union School District.
- Approval of 2 new courses, 2 modified courses, 2 modified programs, and 19 technical changes
- Resolution No. 2025-26-08 for California State Preschool funding (max $481,629)
- Resolution No. 2025-2026-09 for General Child Care and Development Program funding (max $365,776)
- Ratification of Health Professions Clinical Agreement with Saugus Union School District through May 31, 2030
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees is meeting to receive updates from Professional Personnel Leasing, Inc. (PPL) regarding the search for both an acting/interim and a permanent Superintendent/President. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss potential litigation and public employment.
- Update on Acting/Interim Superintendent/President search process
- Update on permanent Superintendent/President search process
- Closed session regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation
- Closed session regarding public employment for Acting/Interim Superintendent/President
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees held a business meeting and budget workshop to approve the district's annual budgets across various funds. The session also included a public hearing on the proposed budget and an update regarding distance education trends.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 budgets totaling $416,381,911
- Unrestricted General Fund budget of $170,316,405
- Public hearing on the 2025-2026 Adopted Budget
- Distance Education update regarding enrollment trends and student success data
- Closed session discussions regarding anticipated litigation and labor negotiations with COCFA
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and a performance evaluation for the Interim Superintendent/President. The board will also consider consent calendar items including a $141,500 contract for Zero Textbook Cost program management and a publishing agreement for a political science textbook.
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator regarding Interim Superintendent/President (Gov. Code §54957.6)
- Closed session: performance evaluation of Interim Superintendent/President (Gov. Code §54957)
- Ratification of $141,500 contract with Sebesta Education Consulting for Zero Textbook Cost Degree Grant Program project management
- Approval of publishing agreement with W.W. Norton & Company for custom political science textbook (3-year term)
- Recognition of Communications Center and Mailroom teams
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The board will vote on awarding a contract to Professional Personnel Leasing, Inc. (PPL) to lead the executive search for a new Superintendent/President, at a cost not to exceed $66,500. Trustees will also accept annual gifts to the College of the Canyons Foundation totaling over $1.3 million in cash and $78,905 in-kind for fiscal year 2023-2024, and ratify a $17,250 agreement with ACCT for CEO and board evaluation services. The meeting includes closed-session discussions on employee discipline, existing litigation, labor negotiations with part-time faculty, and anticipated litigation.
- Approval of executive recruitment services contract with Professional Personnel Leasing, Inc. for up to $66,500 to find a new Superintendent/President
- Acceptance of $1,297,104.52 in cash gifts and $78,905.52 in in-kind donations to the College of the Canyons Foundation for FY 2023-2024
- Ratification of a $17,250 professional services agreement with the Association of Community College Trustees for CEO and board evaluation development
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator regarding Part Time Faculty United - AFT Local 6262
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation and one potential case
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation retreat, including a closed session to evaluate the Interim Superintendent/President and discuss labor negotiations. In open session, the board will vote on adopting an updated administrator contract template and renewing contracts for 69 administrators. The board will also conduct its own self-evaluation workshop.
- Closed session to evaluate performance of Interim Superintendent/President (Gov. Code §54957)
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding unrepresented employee (Interim Superintendent/President)
- Adoption of updated Administrator Contract Template effective July 1, 2025, removing link between salary step advancement and performance evaluation
- Renewal of contracts for 69 administrators whose terms expire June 30, 2025
- Board self-evaluation workshop facilitated by ACCT's Deborah DiThomas
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting and tentative budget workshop. The main action is approving the Santa Clarita Community College District's $420 million tentative budget for 2025-2026, which is described as balanced. The board will also review and approve its own budget for the year, and swear in the new student trustee.
- Approval of the District's $420,066,458 tentative budget for 2025-2026, including a $170.6 million unrestricted general fund
- Review and approval of the Board of Trustees' own budget for 2025-2026, covering travel, conferences, and legal services
- Oath of office for 2025/26 Student Trustee Areesh Fatima
- Approval of 27 new courses, 2 new programs, and modifications to 161 courses and 20 programs
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees held a special joint meeting to conduct business and coordinate with the COC Foundation Board of Directors. The Board approved the 2026-2027 academic calendar and a third-party billing agreement for student health services.
- Approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
- Agreement with Medical Billing Technologies, Inc. for Family PACT electronic billing services
- Approval of the Associated Student Government (ASG) Spring 2025 Travel Schedule
- International travel authorizations for employees to the UK, Taiwan, and China
- Presentation by the English Department regarding faculty achievements and English 101
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will vote on consent calendar items including new and modified courses and programs, and amendments to training agreements with the LAPD and LASD. The board will also receive presentations on library services and emergency preparedness.
- Approval of 7 new courses, 5 new programs, 63 modified courses, and 4 modified programs
- Amendment No. 2 to agreement with LAPD extending training courses through June 30, 2029
- Amendment No. 1 to agreement with LASD extending training courses through June 30, 2026
- Presentation on COC Library Services including the Library Bike and Seed Library initiatives
- Overview of District Emergency Preparedness efforts and Incident Command Team
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is holding a budget study session to review the California Community College funding system, including Prop 98, the Student Centered Funding Formula, and categorical grants. The session aims to build board understanding of how state and federal funds support the district and influence local budget development at College of the Canyons. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.
- Overview of the California Community College funding system, including Prop 98 and the Student Centered Funding Formula
- Review of the district budget cycle and the role of the President's Advisory Council on Budget (PAC-B)
- Discussion of all district funds and their purposes
- Next business meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees met to approve curriculum updates and clinical and apprenticeship agreements. The board also received a presentation on the NASA Program's impact on STEM students.
- Approval of 4 new courses, 4 new programs, 35 modified courses, and 2 modified programs
- Contract with the Foundation for California Community Colleges (LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network) for Early Childhood Education
- Affiliation Agreement with DG Therapy Group, Inc. for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant clinicals (2025-2029)
- Closed session performance evaluation for the Interim Superintendent/President
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees held a special joint meeting with the Associated Student Government (ASG). The Board decided on curriculum updates and received reports on student government initiatives and advocacy.
- Approval of 6 new courses, 1 new program, 3 modified courses, and 2 technical changes
- Deletion of 1 course and 2 programs
- ASG update on expanding free student printing benefits
- ASG plan to plant a cherry blossom tree at the Canyon Country campus
- ASG report on legislative advocacy via the Student Senate for California Community Colleges
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District and the College of the Canyons Faculty Association (COCFA) are providing public notice of new subjects for negotiation after initial proposals were presented. COCFA proposes adding language to Article 1 to keep the current collective bargaining agreement in effect until a successor agreement is reached. The entire contract is open for review and modification.
- Public notice of new negotiation subjects between district and COCFA
- COCFA proposes Article 1 language to extend current agreement until successor is negotiated
- Entire contract open for review and modification for 2024-2025
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District issued a public notice regarding new subjects of meeting and negotiations with the California School Employees Association, Chapter 725 (CSEA). These items were introduced after initial proposals were presented for 2024-2025.
- Article 9: Layoff notification procedures and employment rights
- Article 14: Transfers related to positions, vacancies, promotions, and demotions
- Article 15: Right to representation regarding discipline
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees is discussing the rollout of the college's first baccalaureate degree program in Building Performance. The body is also deciding on clinical training agreements for healthcare programs and updates to course curricula.
- Presentation on the Bachelor of Science in Building Performance program overview
- Approval of 6 new courses, 13 modified courses, and 17 technical changes
- Clinical affiliation agreement with Palmdale Regional Medical Center (March 13, 2025 – March 12, 2030)
- Mentor Program Agreement with Saugus Union School District
- Closed session discussion on anticipated litigation (Keenan & Associates Claim No. 646595)
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will consider approving sabbatical leaves for three faculty members for the 2025-26 academic year, at an estimated cost of $84,882 to backfill their positions. The board will also vote on a mentor program agreement with Christ Lutheran Preschool and a training agreement with Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Products, Inc. A closed session is scheduled to evaluate the Interim Superintendent/President's performance.
- Approval of sabbatical leaves for Professors Heather Dotter (Fall 2025), Wendy Brill-Wynkoop (Fall 2025), and Kristi Miura (Spring 2026) at a total backfill cost of $84,882
- Master Agreement between the district's Employee Training Institute and Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Products, Inc. for leadership development training
- Ratification of purchase orders totaling $1,974,203.19 from January 6-26, 2025
- Mentor Program Agreement with Christ Lutheran Preschool for early childhood education fieldwork students
- Closed session evaluation of the Interim Superintendent/President's performance (Gov. Code §54957)
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Board of Trustees is holding a study session for trustee onboarding, facilitated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The training covers board duties, professional standards, and cohesion. The next business meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2025.
- Onboarding training facilitated by Dr. Pamila Fisher of ACCT on Feb 7-8, 2025
- Training covers BP 2745, AP 2745, BP 2200, and AP 2200 on board duties
- Agenda approved unanimously by all five trustees present
- Public comments no longer read aloud; emailed comments forwarded to trustees
- Next business meeting: Feb 12, 2025, with closed session at 4:00pm and open session at 5:00pm
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees is holding a two-day Trustee Onboarding Study Session on February 7 and 8, 2025, facilitated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The session is intended to provide new trustees with orientation and professional education on their duties and responsibilities, as required by Board Policy 2745. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, flag salute, and public comment.
- Trustee Onboarding Study Session #1 facilitated by Dr. Pamila Fisher of ACCT
- Two-day training on February 7 and 8, 2025, at Hyatt Regency Valencia
- Board Policy 2745 requires orientation for newly elected trustees
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject
- Written public comments accepted via email but no longer read aloud
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Jan 31, 2025, rescheduled from Jan 22 due to a fire emergency. The board will discuss and vote on expelling a student (Student Number 1) based on a Student Conduct Committee recommendation, and will also consider two potential litigation cases in closed session. In open session, the board will ratify a clinical affiliation agreement with Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital and approve a $372,798 sub-award agreement with the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District for the Academy of the Canyons Middle College High School.
- Discussion and possible expulsion of Student Number 1 based on Student Conduct Committee recommendation
- Conference with legal counsel on two potential litigation cases (one referencing Keenan & Associates Claim No. 646595)
- Ratification of clinical affiliation agreement with Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital (Jan 2025-Dec 2026) for CLS student clinical hours
- Approval of $372,798 sub-award agreement with Wm. S. Hart Union High School District for Academy of the Canyons Middle College High School (2024-2027)
- Approval of amendment to professional services agreement with Sebesta Education Consulting LLC for Zero Textbook Cost Degree Grant Program project management
Imported Meetings: 1999- 2025
The January 22, 2025 business meeting of the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled; no items were acted upon or discussed.