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 Sep. 17, 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.

Standing Reports

• Faculty Senate
• Highline College Education Association
• Washington Public Employees Association
• Associated Students of Highline College
• Highline College Foundation

Recommendations for Action

Action item a.

Motion to proceed with rule making process for updates to the Highline College Washington State Administrative Code in relation to:

• Amending WAC 132i-140-010, 132i-140-011, and 132i-140-012 to clarify time, place, and manner in a way that is reasonable and enforceable;
• Amending WAC 132i-116 to update parking and traffic regulation processes to coincide with internal policies

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

Interim President’s Remarks

Unscheduled Business

Adjournment

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.