Board of Trustees Meeting
Location
In-person meeting:
Building 2
2400 South 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
Virtual meeting access:
Zoom meeting ID: 876 5839 4977 | Zoom meeting passcode: Trustees
Time
11 a.m.
Approve minutes
Approve minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of May 21, 2026
Opportunity for Public Comment
Opportunity to testify will be offered for both in-person and virtual attendees. Speakers are encouraged to sign-up in advance of the start of the meeting using this form link: CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP TO TESTIFY DURING PUBLIC COMMENT. Persons wishing to testify must sign up and limit testimony to three minutes. The Board may limit the total amount of time available for public comment when agenda time is limited.
Recommendations for Action
- Action item a. Revision of Board Chair and Vice Chair Terms & Duties
- Action item b. 2026-27 Board officers and committee assignments
- Action item c. Resolution 183-2026 pertaining to authorization to expend funds
- Action item d. Tenure Recommendations
- Action item e. Approval of the 2026-27 S&A Budget
Standing Reports
- Highline College Education Association: Douglas Avella-Castro, PhD
- Washington Public Employees Association: WPEA Shop Steward
- Faculty Senate: Sangeeta Sangha
- Associated Students of Highline College: Jasmine Nyabigo
- Highline College Foundation: Sharon Vail
Board Report
- Texture of the Sound, Tactile Artwork for KDM Station, Jenni Sandler, Charan Sachar & Sarah Kavage
Area reports
- Academic Affairs: Interim Dr. Rolita Ezeonu
- Administrative Services: Dr. Michael Pham
- Equity, Diversity and Transformation: Dra. Maribel Jimenez
- Human Resources: Melanie Lawson
- Information Technology Services: Tim Wrye
- Institutional Advancement: Joshua Gerstman
- Student Services: Tony Garcia
President’s Remarks
Unscheduled Business
Adjourn
Mission Statement: As a South King County college striving for social justice, Highline College partners with global students as they envision, plan and achieve their educational and professional goals.