Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors
The Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider various academic program modifications and additions across several colleges. The agenda also includes discussions on land purchases, property donations, and revisions to student conduct and disability policies.
- Program modifications for Baton Rouge Community College including Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- New program additions for Delgado, Fletcher, Northwest Louisiana, and SOWELA Technical Community Colleges
- Land purchase for South Louisiana Community College Lafayette Campus
- Acceptance of property donation for South Louisiana Community College
- Revisions to LCTCS policies regarding student conduct, ADA, and opioid education
Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors
The Audit Committee reviewed four internal audit reports covering federal student aid, consumer information, travel cards, and ADA compliance. The committee also noted the status of several Legislative Auditor reports for various community colleges.
- Approved August 9, 2023 minutes (pending official approval on April 10, 2024)
Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors
The Board approved a consent agenda adding and modifying several technical and medical programs across multiple colleges. Key decisions included authorizing a new pipeline trainer project at SOWELA and approving various land acquisitions and donations for South Louisiana Community College.
- Approved consent agenda adding/modifying programs at BRCC, Delgado, Fletcher, NLTCC, and SOWELA
- Approved revisions to Policy #2.004 - Student Conduct and Appeal Procedures
- Awarded posthumous degree to Cordaro Kentrell Love (BRCC)
- Authorized Act 959 process for Pipeline Trainer Project at SOWELA Lake Charles Campus
- Approved property donation for South Louisiana Community College in Abbeville
- Authorized land purchase adjacent to SLCC Lafayette Campus
- Approved revisions to Policy #5.011 - Vehicle Registration
- Approved various matched endowed scholarships and professorships across multiple colleges
Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors
The LCTCS Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider academic program additions and terminations for SOWELA and Northshore Technical Community Colleges. The agenda also includes discussions on the FY 2023-24 operating budget and campus site selection for Louisiana Delta Community College.
- Program additions at SOWELA: CTC in General Clerk-Accounting and CTC in General Clerk-Business Administration
- Program terminations at SOWELA: several certificates and diplomas in Office Systems Technology
- Program terminations at Northshore Technical Community College: CTS in Management Trainee and CTC in Emergency Medical Responder
- Louisiana Delta Community College campus site selection
- FY 2023-24 Operating Budget for LCTCS Entities
The Board approved operating budget allocations for LCTCS colleges and the Board office. It also authorized new and updated compensation packages for 11 college chancellors and extended the System President's contract. Additionally, the Board approved the purchase of a site for the Louisiana Delta Community College Farmerville Campus.
- Approved FY 2023-24 operating budget allocations for LCTCS colleges and Board office
- Appointed Dr. Jim Carlson as chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College with a $255,000 total package
- Approved updated compensation packages for 11 LCTCS Chancellors
- Extended System President Dr. Sullivan's contract through December 31, 2028
- Approved site selection and purchase authorization for Louisiana Delta Community College Farmerville Campus
- Approved FY 2024-2025 Capital Outlay recommended projects list
- Approved formation of foundations for Central Louisiana and Northwest Louisiana Technical Community Colleges
- Approved maintenance contract with Ellucian Company, LP through November 30, 2024
Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors
The LCTCS Board of Supervisors will meet to consider various academic, facility, and financial items. The agenda includes reviewing the FY 2023-24 operating budget and discussing several campus-specific projects.
- FY 2023-24 Operating Budget for LCTCS Entities
- Acceptance of an aircraft from the U.S. Air Force by SOWELA Technical Community College
- Demolition of buildings at South Louisiana Community College
- Purchase of property for Northshore Technical Community College in Bogalusa
- Perkins V Memorandum of Understanding between LCTCS and the Louisiana Department of Education
The Board approved the FY 2023-24 operating budget for LCTCS colleges and the Board office. It also authorized the acceptance of a U.S. Air Force Jstar aircraft valued at over $35 million for SOWELA Technical Community College. Other actions included approving a benefits administration contract and various facility projects.
- Approved FY 2023-24 operating budget allocations
- Approved acceptance of U.S. Air Force Jstar aircraft valued at over $35M for SOWELA
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Landlocked Aviation to transfer a Boeing 727
- Approved demolition of five buildings at SLCC New Iberia and Morgan City campuses
- Approved construction of Deckhand Training Facility at Delgado Community College
- Approved contract with Benefit Focus for employee Benefits Administration System
- Approved naming of the Leon Giorgio Forum at Delgado Community College
- Approved MOU with Louisiana Department of Education for Perkins V funds
Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on tuition and mandatory fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. The board will also consider program changes at several community colleges and the demolition of buildings at the Delgado Community College-Jefferson Campus.
- Tuition and Mandatory Fees for Academic Year 2023-2024
- Demolition of buildings at Delgado Community College-Jefferson Campus
- Appointment of Director of Internal Audit
- Program additions and terminations at Delgado Community College
- Authorization of naming rights for Northshore Technical Community College
The Board voted to keep traditional credit hour tuition and mandatory fees unchanged for the 2023-2024 academic year. Other actions included approving several academic policy revisions, authorizing the demolition of two buildings at Delgado Community College's Jefferson Campus, and appointing a new Director of Internal Audit.
- Voted not to increase traditional credit hour tuition and mandatory fees for AY 2023-2024
- Authorized demolition of two buildings at Delgado Community College-Jefferson Campus (5200 Blair Drive)
- Appointed Jeffery Fleming as Director of Internal Audit with an annual base salary of $126,500
- Approved naming of Northshore Technical Community College student learning centers as 'William S. Wainwright Student Success Center'
- Approved revisions to LCTCS Policies #1.001, #1.011, #1.031, and #1.105
- Authorized System President and Board Counsel to negotiate a settlement with a former NLTCC employee
- Approved Consent Agenda including program modifications and additions for BPCC, Delgado, LDCC, and SLCC
- Swore in new student board members David Payne and Jamie Zeringue
Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors
The Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors will review new degree and certificate programs for several colleges. The board is also considering new policies regarding faculty workload and performance evaluations.
- New programs at Delgado, River Parishes, and South Louisiana Community Colleges
- Demolition of a building at Fletcher Technical Community College LAMPI Site
- Consulting services contract between Fletcher Technical Community College and Huron Consulting Services, LLC
- New LCTCS Policies #6.501 (Faculty Workload) and #6.502 (Faculty Performance Evaluation)
- Appointment of Acting/Interim Chancellor at Northshore Technical Community College
The Board approved new policies for faculty workload and performance evaluation. It also authorized several new academic programs across three community colleges and appointed an acting chancellor for Northshore Technical Community College.
- Approved new LCTCS Policy #6.501 (Faculty Workload)
- Approved new LCTCS Policy #6.502 (Faculty Performance Evaluation)
- Appointed Dr. Jim Carlson as acting/interim chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College
- Approved new programs at Delgado, River Parishes, and South Louisiana community colleges
- Authorized demolition of a building at Fletcher Technical Community College LAMPI site
- Approved $100,000 Caleb David Page Memorial Endowed Professorship in Mathematics
- Approved consulting contract amendment for Fletcher Technical Community College and Huron Consulting Services, LLC
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Central Louisiana Technical Community College and BDI Datalynk LLC
Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors
The Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors will review new academic programs for several colleges and discuss policy revisions. The board is also considering the transformation of the Delgado Community College Jefferson site through sale, lease, or transfer.
- Authorization to transform Delgado Community College Jefferson Site at 5200 Blair Drive via sale, lease, or transfer
- New programs at Delgado Community College in Game Media Development and Basic Commercial Cooking
- New Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity at Fletcher Technical Community College
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with Gulf State Toyota and Stephenson Stellar Corporation
- Revisions to policies on Campus Free Expression and Power-Based Violence/Sexual Misconduct
The Board authorized the sale, lease, or transfer of the Delgado Community College Jefferson Site in Metairie. It also approved several new degree and certificate programs across multiple colleges and established a training partnership with Gulf State Toyota.
- Authorized transfer, sale, or lease of Delgado Community College Jefferson Site at 5200 Blair Drive
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Gulf State Toyota for automotive training at BRCC
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Bossier Parish Community College and Stephenson Stellar Corporation
- Approved new programs at Delgado, Fletcher Technical, NLTCC, and SOWELA via Consent Agenda
- Approved appointment of Jeffery Fleming as acting Director of Internal Audit with $115,000 salary
- Approved revisions to policies on Campus Free Expression, Sexual Misconduct, and Student Organizations
- Approved retirement of Policy #1.046 regarding the GRAD Act
- Approved revised Policy #6.010 on Unclassified Staff Performance Evaluation
Community and Technical Colleges Board of Supervisors
The Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors will meet on March 8, 2023, to consider a consent agenda with program modifications and additions at several colleges, and general action items including a property acquisition for Louisiana Delta Community College's Winnsboro Campus, a cooperative endeavor agreement with Ascension Parish School Board, and revisions to policies on campus free expression and sexual misconduct. The board will also hear reports on enrollment and revenue, and discuss personnel actions and naming opportunities. Public comment is accepted before and during the meeting.
- Acquisition of property for Louisiana Delta Community College Winnsboro Campus
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish School Board for River Parishes Community College
- Personal Services Contract between LCTCS and Echo Tango, LLC
- Authorizing naming opportunities at Central Louisiana Technical Community College and Delgado Community College
- Revisions to LCTCS Policy #2.018 – Campus Free Expression and Policy #9.001 – Power-Based Violence/Sexual Misconduct