Board of Trustees Action Items

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Alice Jenkins, School of Business and Technology, Accounting. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Alicia Ferguson Brender, Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute, Early Learning. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Ana Bravo-Camelo, Student Affairs, Counseling. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Cassie Cross, Arts and Humanities, English. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Christina Sciabarra, Social Science, Political Science. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Claire McKinley, Science, Environmental Science. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Deborah Leblang, Arts and Humanities, Art. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Elexa Freeman Moore, Connected Learning, Library Media Center. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Felipe Anaya, Connected Learning, Library Media Center. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Hadise Khaniyan, Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute, Health & Physical Ed. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Ian Walker, Social Science, Geography. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Jennifer Celms, Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute, Nursing. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Michael Broome, Science, Mathematics. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Rachel Hutto, Science, Biology. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Stephanie Campbell, Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute, Diagnostic Ultrasound. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Zoe Aleshire, Arts and Humanities, Philosophy. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to WAC 132H-106 Bylaws and Standing Orders of Community College District VIII and Policy 1000 Board of Trustees. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to WAC 132H-133 Commercial Activity of Community College District VIII and Policy 7450 Commercial Activity. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the deletion of Policy 1050 Organization/Operation Information. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to Policy 2700 Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to WAC 132H-400 Grounds for Athletic Eligibility. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to Policy 6650 Official Public Communications and Social Media. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to Policy 6190 Integrated Pest Management. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to Policy 6850 Services Contracts. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to WAC 132H-122 Student Financial Debts and Policy 7200 Student Financial Debts. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the waiver of up to 100% of the SBCTC-established resident student operating fee rate for 15 credits for grant-in-aid eligible student athletes in alignment with SBCTC Resolution 24-08-50, effective beginning fall quarter of the 2025-26 academic year. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 12, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the meeting dates for the 2025-2026 academic year. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

April 23, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII concurs with the recommendation of the Sabbatical Leave Committee and the President and authorizes sabbatical leaves for Gina Fiorini (3 FTEF), Carol Anderson (2 FTEF), Cynthia Weintraub (2 FTEF), William Payne (1 FTEF), Andria Villines (1 FTEF), Jennifer Lê (2 FTEF), and Hyesu Park (1 FTEF) to total 12 FTEF, and authorizes Claudia Payne and Chad White to be listed as alternates for sabbatical leave. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

April 23, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revised Bellevue College mission and vision statements. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants a fourth probationary year to Muntaha Alibrahim, Health Sciences Education & Wellness Institute (Nursing), in that all conditions required by RCW 28B.50.852 for advancement to a fourth year have been met. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Maria Lizana, Science (Astronomy.) Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Kanthimathi Radhakrishnan, Science (Mathematics.) Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Weina Sun, Arts & Humanities (English as a Second Language.) Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII grants tenure for the 2025-26 academic year to Stacy Woodruff, Health Sciences Education & Wellness Institute (Healthcare Leadership.) Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the creation of Policy 1510: Immigration Enforcement Protections. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the creation of Policy 3460: Classroom Guests and Visitors. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the deletion of Policy 4100: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 4150: Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the deletion of Policy 7400: Ticket Sales for Raffles and Other Events. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the Bellevue College value statements. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves Resolution 308: Innovation Partnership with the City of Bellevue. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve Pradnya Desh as chair for the 25-26 academic year. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 18, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve Rich Fukutaki as vice chair for the 25-26 academic year. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 26, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the college budget plan, as proposed, for fiscal period 2025-2026 on an interim basis, with the understanding that the college will adjust the plan to reflect a balanced budget by end of calendar year 2025. This approval of this interim budget includes the Board of Trustees authorizing:

• the College President to proceed with the execution of the planned program;
• the College President to transfer funds within the General Fund, or from local and other funds, to eliminate any cash deficit as required by RCW 43.88.2601, to provide working capital, and to support approved projects and activities;
• A one-year suspension of the policy 7110 requirement to fund a 25% operating reserve.
• the tuition and fee schedule as established by law, by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, as implemented by the College President, and as listed in the College catalog;
• the College President to accept allocation amendments from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, to accept such grants and contracts as may be acquired during the budget period, and to report on such changes, at least quarterly, to the Board of Trustees;
• the adjustment of staff and faculty positions if necessary to carry out the College’s programs; and
• the College President to determine the fee schedule for contract courses and programs.

Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 26, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the 25-26 Services and Activities budget allocation of $4,105,259.00. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 26, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 6120, WAC 132H-142: Use of College Property for Expressive Activity. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 26, 2025 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve an amendment to the President’s contract that extends the contract period by an additional year, provides a general living wage increase of 3% effective July 1, 2025, and provides deferred compensation of $15,965 to be paid by July 31, 2025, to an approved deferred compensation program. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

November 5, 2025 – Trustee Sotelo moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII approves the interim (temporary) revisions to WAC 132H-126: Student Code of Conduct and submission of the CR-103E to the Code Reviser’s Office. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

November 5, 2025 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 4250: Standards of Ethical Behavior. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

November 5, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 6100 and WAC 132H-140: College Property Use. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

December 10, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the College’s 2025–2026 budget plan as proposed. This approval of this budget includes the Board of Trustees authorizing:

• The College President to proceed with the execution of the planned program;
• the College President to transfer funds within the General Fund, or from local and other funds, to eliminate any cash deficit as required by RCW 43.88.2601, to provide working capital, and to support approved projects and activities;
• the tuition and fee schedule as established by law, by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, as implemented by the College President, and as listed in the College catalog;
• the College President to accept allocation amendments from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, to accept such grants and contracts as may be acquired during the budget period, and to report on such changes, at least quarterly, to the Board of Trustees;
• the adjustment of staff and faculty positions if necessary to carry out the College’s programs; and
• the College President to determine the fee schedule for contract courses and programs.

Trustee Leigh seconded.

The Board engaged in discussion on the motion under consideration.

The motion passed unanimously.

December 10, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve up to $250,000 of one-time funding from reserves to support Parent Education through June 2026 only. Trustee Leigh seconded.
The motion passed unanimously.

December 10, 2025 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of WAC 132H-160: Admissions, Registration, Graduation, and Tuition and Fee Waivers. Trustee Dietzel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously.

December 10, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 1200: Vision, Core Values, and Mission. Trustee Fukutaki seconded.

The motion passed unanimously.

December 10, 2025 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 1300: College Planning. Trustee Leigh seconded.

The motion passed unanimously.

December 10, 2025 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 5050: Electronic Communications, Policy 5110: Digital Accessibility, Policy 5250: Information and Data Security, and Policy 5260: Security Breach Notification. Trustee Sotelo seconded.

The motion passed unanimously.

December 10, 2025 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grants tenure beginning Spring Quarter 2026 to Jamila Bates, Student Affairs (Counseling.) Trustee Fukutaki seconded.

The motion passed unanimously.

February 14, 2024 – Trustee Pradnya Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision to Policy 1550: Formal Hearing Rules for Contested Case Hearings, and WAC 132H-108: Formal Hearing Rules for Contested Case Hearings. Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Pradnya Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grants tenure for the 2024–25 academic year to Dellyssa Edinboro, Social Science, Ethnic and Cultural Studies. Trustee Greg Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Greg Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grants tenure for the 2024–25 academic year to Jamiiru Luttamaguzi, Science, Mathematics. Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grants tenure for the 2024–25 academic year to Nicholas Russ, Social Science, Ethnic and Cultural Studies. Trustee Richard Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Richard Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grants tenure for the 2024–25 academic year to Renee Nejo, School of Business and Technology, Digital Media Arts. Trustee Greg Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Pradnya Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grants tenure for the 2024–25 academic year to Salam Awad, Social Science, Political Science. Trustee Greg Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Greg Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grants tenure for the 2024–25 academic year to Tamara Boynton Howard, Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute, Healthcare Promotion and Management. Trustee Merisa Heu Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Pradnya Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the meeting dates for the 2024-2025 academic year. Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Richard Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the deletion of Policy 6460: Employee Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements. Trustee Greg Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the deletion of Policy 4550: Policy on Life Threatening Chronic or Debilitating Illness. Trustee Pradnya Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Richard Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 1440: Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation. Trustee Pradnya Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 13, 2024 – Trustee Greg Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the creation of Policy 1445: Title IX Sexual Harassment. Trustee Pradnya Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

April 17, 2024 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII concurs with the recommendation of the Sabbatical Leave Committee and the President and authorizes sabbatical leaves for Teaessa Chism (2 FTEF), Molly Jae Vaughan (1 FTEF), Lisa Lapointe (3 FTEF), Grady Blacken (2 FTEF), Jennie Mayer (2 FTEF), Michael David Korolenko (1 FTEF), and Sonya Doucette (1 FTEF) to total 12 FTEF, and authorizes Carol Anderson, and Tim Jones to be listed as alternates for sabbatical leave. Trustee Leigh seconded. In accordance with RCW 28B.50.102 (2), Trustee Chubarov did not vote on the Sabbatical Leave Requests. The motion passed unanimously.

April 17, 2024 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII delegate the authority to Chair Fukutaki to negotiate an amendment to the president’s contract on behalf of the Board. Heu-Weller seconded. In accordance with RCW 28B.50.102 (2), Trustee Chubarov did not vote on Motion 14.25. The motion passed unanimously.

May 15, 2024 – Trustee Richard Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to the Board of Trustees Governance and Policy Manual. Trustee Greg Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 11, 2024 – Trustee Greg Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the college budget plan, as proposed, for fiscal period 2024-2025. This approval of the budget includes the Board of Trustees authorizing:

• the College President to proceed with the execution of the planned program;
• the College President to transfer funds within the General Fund, or from local and other funds, to eliminate any cash deficit as required by RCW 43.88.2601, to provide working capital, and to support approved projects and activities;
• the tuition and fee schedule as established by law, by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, as implemented by the College President, and as listed in the College catalog;
• the College President to accept allocation amendments from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, to accept such grants and contracts as may be acquired during the budget period, and to report on such changes, at least quarterly, to the Board of Trustees;
• the addition of staff and faculty positions if necessary to carry out the College’s programs; and the College President to determine the fee schedule for contract courses and programs.

Trustee Pradnya Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 11, 2024 – Trustee Richard Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the 24-25 Services and Activities budget allocation recommendation of $7,760,879.31. Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 11, 2024 – Trustee Yana Chubarov moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the revisions to the Associated Student Government Constitution. Trustee Greg Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 11, 2024 – Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the creation of Policy 6110: Flag Displays on Campus. Trustee Richard Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 11, 2024 – Trustee Rich Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve an amendment to the President’s contract that extends the contract period by an additional year, provides a cost of living increase of 3% effective July 1, 2024, and provides deferred compensation of $15,500 to be paid by July 31, 2024, to an approved deferred compensation program. Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller seconded. Trustee Chubarov did not participate in the vote. The motion passed unanimously.

June 11, 2024 – Trustee Pradnya Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve Richard Leigh as chair for the 24-25 academic year. Trustee Greg Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 11, 2024 – Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII appoint Trustee Pradnya Desh as vice chair for the 24-25 academic year. Trustee Rich Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 25, 2024 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grants tenure for the 2024-2025 academic year to Christine Hundredmark. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

July 29, 2024 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the interim (temporary) revisions to WAC 132H-126 Student Code of Conduct, including the updated mode of delivery (“service”) options which shall be accomplished by a) hand delivery of the document to the party, or b) sending the document by email to the party’s official college email. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 9, 2024 – Trustee Greg Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the creation of Policy 4920: Exempt Renewal and Termination. Trustee Rich Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 9, 2024 – Trustee Rich Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 4650: Reasonable Accommodations. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 9, 2024 – Trustee Vice Chair Pradnya Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the negotiated collective bargaining agreement between Bellevue College Association of Higher Education and the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII, for the period September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026. Trustee Greg Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 9, 2024 – Trustee Rich Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves Resolution No. 307 recognizing Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

December 4, 2024 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 2020: Electronic Communication with Students. Trustee Sotelo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

January 18, 2023 – Trustee Leigh made a motion that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves revisions to WAC 132H-122 and Policy 7200: Students’ Financial Obligations. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

January 18, 2023 – Trustee Dietzel made a motion that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the repeal of Policy 7250: Non-Payment of Tuition and Course-Related Fees. Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

January 18, 2023 – Trustee O’Meara made a motion that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves revisions to Policy 2100: Hazing. Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

February 25, 2023 – A motion to approve the finalists: Candidates W930, W1230, F1040, and S920, was made by Chair Heu-Weller. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant a fourth probationary year to Mae Sellers, Arts & Humanities (World Languages), in that all conditions required by RCW 28B.50.852 for advancement to a fourth year have been met. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to April Ambalina, Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (Nursing). Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Diane Walser, Institute for Business and Information Technology (NSCOM). Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Helton Leal, Science (Mathematics). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Jaclyn Schultz, Social Science (History). Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Jessica Wang, Science (Meteorology). Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Katrina Malkin, Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (Nursing). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Komal Ram, Institute for Business and Information Technology (Business Management). Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Leo Kiralla, Social Science (Psychology). Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Michelle Schewe, Library Media Center (Student Success Librarian). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Pratima Suneel, Institute for Business and Information Technology (Info Systems Technology). Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Shadi Kanan, Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (Nursing). Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grant tenure for the 2023–24 academic year to Tessa Cornish, Science (Biology). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII, approve the revisions to Policy 6460: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 15, 2023 – Trustee Heu-Weller made a motion for the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII to approve Vice Chair Rich Fukutaki as the delegated authority to negotiate the president contract with all finalists on behalf of the Board. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 28, 2023 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII appoint Dr. David May as the President of Bellevue College at a salary of $310,000, contingent upon successful negotiation of a final contract. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

April 12, 2023 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII concurs with the recommendation of the Sabbatical Leave Committee and the Interim President and authorizes sabbatical leaves for Tonya Estes (3 FTEF), Jennifer Anderson (1 FTEF), William Payne (1 FTEF), Natalie Martinez (3 FTEF), Sonya Doucette (1 FTEF), and Ahmad Ghashmari (3 FTEF) to total 12 FTEF, and authorizes Sheere Zupan, Carol Anderson, and Tim Jones to be listed as alternates for sabbatical leave. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

April 19, 2023 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve Resolution No. 304: Waiver of High School Graduation Pathway Requirements. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

April 19, 2023 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII amend the Interim Presidential Contract of Gary Locke so he shall receive a 3.25% cost of living salary adjustment, with an effective date of July 1, 2022, that shall increase the annual president salary to $290,606.42. Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 17, 2023 – Trustee Desh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the schedule of Board meeting dates for 2023-2024. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 17, 2023 – Trustee Dietzel moved that that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the expenditure of local funds and the list of proposed capital projects for the 2023-2025 biennium at their meeting on May 17, 2023. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 17, 2023 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves Resolution No. 303: Program Change & Use of Local Funds for the Center for Transdisciplinary Learning and Innovation. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 20, 2023 – Trustee Deitzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the college budget plan, as proposed, for the fiscal period 2023-2024. This approval of the budget includes the Board of Trustees authorizing:

• the College President to proceed with the execution of the planned program;
• the College President to transfer funds within the General Fund, or from local and other funds, to eliminate any cash deficit as required by RCW 43.88.2601, to provide working capital, and to support approved projects and activities;
• the tuition and fee schedule as established by law, by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, as implemented by the College President, and as listed in the College catalog;
• the College President to accept allocation amendments from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, to accept such grants and contracts as may be acquired during the budget period, and to report on such changes, at least quarterly, to the Board of Trustees;
• the addition of staff and faculty positions if necessary, to carry out the College’s programs; and
• the College President to determine the fee schedule for contract courses and programs.

Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 20, 2023 – Trustee Leigh moved that that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the repeal of WAC 132H-121-020: General Conduct, Hazing Rules. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 20, 2023 – Trustee Leigh moved that that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby appoint Trustee Fukutaki as Board Chair. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 20, 2023 – Trustee Diezel moved that that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby appoint Trustee Leigh as Board Vice Chair. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 27, 2023 – Trustee Leigh moved that that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII 23-24 Services & Activities Budget. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 27, 2023 – Trustee Desh moved that that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the Revision of Policy 4700: Employee Professional Development & Training. Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 27, 2023 – Trustee O’Meara moved that that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the Revision of Policy 3550: Library Media Center and WAC 132H-136 Library Media Center. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

August 17, 2023 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII supports Dellyssa Edinboro’s tenure candidacy being extended to a third year. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

August 17, 2023 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII supports Christine Dixon-Hundredmark tenure candidacy being extended to a second year. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 25, 2023 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grants tenure beginning Spring Quarter 2024 to Kattie Dang, Counseling Center (Counselor). Trustee Heu Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

November 29, 2023 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Interlocal Agreement of Participating Colleges. Trustee Desh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

February 16, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII approves the revision of Policy 4300: Investigator Significant Financial Disclosure. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

February 16, 2022 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII approves the revision of Policy 7110: Reserve and Contingency Fund. Trustee West seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

February 16, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII approves the revision of Policy 3050: Credit Hours and Credit Load. Trustee West seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

February 16, 2022 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII approves the revision of Policy 2200: Admission Rules. Trustee West seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

February 16, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved to add Policy 6820 to the meeting agenda and to be considered as an action item. Motion seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller. The motion passed unanimously.

February 16, 2022 – Trustee West moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII approves the revisions to Policy 6820: Grants and Contracts. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Alicia Dehart, Science (Mathematics). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Betty Torrell, Arts and Humanities (Interior Design). Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Charlene Cheng, Institute for Business and Information Technology (Data Analytics). Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Eric Stewart, Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (Healthcare Informatics). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Evan Drake, Institute for Business and Information Technology (NSCOM). Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Jacqueline Miller, Science (MBS/Life Science). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Jennifer Parada, Social Science (Psychology). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Liangmin Zhou, Science (Mathematics). Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Marilu Bumgardner, Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (Nursing). Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Minnat Hamada, Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (Nursing). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Patrick Torres, Science (Mathematics). Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 16, 2022 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII hereby grants tenure for the 2022–23 academic year to Tyler Saxon, Social Science (Economics). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 18, 2022 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII concurs with the recommendation of the Sabbatical Leave Committee and the Interim President and authorizes sabbatical leaves for Croix Saffon (3 FTEF), Stephanie Hurst (1 FTEF), Elena MaansLorincz (2 FTEF), Margaret Harada (1 FTEF), Sajonna Sletten (3 FTEF), Mausumi Maulik (1 FTEF), and Tim Jones (1 FTEF) to total 12 FTEF, and authorizes Tim Jones and Ann Minks to be listed as alternates for sabbatical leave. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 18, 2022 – Trustee West moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the schedule of meeting dates for 2022-2023.Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 18, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves Resolution 301, which amends the Authorized Individual for the Washington State Local Government Investment Pool. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 1, 2022 – Trustee West moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision to WAC 132H-116 and Policy 6200: Parking and Traffic Rules. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 1, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to WAC 132H-126 (BC Policy 2050 Student Conduct Code) for emergency submission to the WA State Office of the Code Revisor. Trustee West seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 15, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the college budget plan, as proposed, for fiscal period 2022-2023. This includes the Board of Trustees authorizing:

• the College President to proceed with the execution of the planned program;
• the College President to transfer funds within the General Fund, or from local and other funds, to eliminate any cash deficit as required by RCW 43.88.2601, to provide working capital, and to support approved projects and activities;
• the tuition and fee schedule as established by law, by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, as implemented by the College President, and as listed in the College catalog;
• the College President to accept allocation amendments from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, to accept such grants and contracts as may be acquired during the budget period, and to report on such changes, at least quarterly, to the Board of Trustees;
• the addition of staff and faculty positions if necessary, to carry out the College’s programs; and
• the College President to determine the fee schedule for contract courses and programs.

Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 15, 2022 – Trustee West moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the proposed Services and Activities budget. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 15, 2022 – Trustee West moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the creation of Policy 6460: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 15, 2022 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby appoint Trustee Merisa Heu-Weller as Board Chair. Trustee West seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 15, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby appoint Trustee Rich Fukutaki as Board Vice Chair. Trustee West seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

August 25, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves pursuing the acquisition and use of local funds to purchase the adjacent property located at 2615 146th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 and that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves pursuing the acquisition and use of local funds to purchase the adjacent property located at 14547 SE 26th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

August 25, 2022 – Chair Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves Resolution 302, which authorizes the president to cash-out up to 25 days of vacation leave per complete fiscal year of employment prior to the termination or expiration of employment. Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

August 25, 2022 – Chair Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves amending the third sentence of Article V of the president contract as follows: “Annual leave with full salary for a total of twenty-five days frontloaded at the beginning of employment, and on July 1 for each subsequent fully contracted year of employment.” Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

September 21, 2022 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the extension of the emergency revisions to WAC 132H-126 (BC Policy 2050 Student Conduct Code) and the emergency resubmission to WA State Office of the Code Revisor. The motion passed unanimously.

October 19, 2022 – Vice Chair Fukutaki made a motion for the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII, to approve Chair Merisa Heu-Weller as the delegated authority to make the final selection of the executive search firm. Trustee Richard Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 19, 2022 – Vice Chair Fukutaki made a motion for the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII to approve Chair Merisa Heu-Weller as the delegated authority to make the final selection of the advisory search committee. Trustee Richard Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 19, 2022 – Vice Chair Fukutaki made a motion for the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII to approve the presidential search timetable as read by Trustee Fukutaki. Chair Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

November 9, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel made a motion that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves, for purposes of the presidential job posting, a salary range of $275,000 – $310,000, plus a general description of standard benefits provided to Washington state employees and permissible compensation for community and technical college presidents included in WAC 131- 16-500. The motion passed unanimously.

December 14, 2022 – Trustee Dietzel made a motion that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revisions to WAC 132H-126 and Policy 2050: Student Conduct Code. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

January 13, 2021 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby extend the contract of interim president Governor Gary Locke up to June 30, 2023. The motion was seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller. The motion passed unanimously.

March 3, 2021 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the deletion of Bellevue College Policy 2300: Establishing Residency for Tuition and Fee Purposes. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the Temporary Waiver of the Vacation Accrual Limit for Classified and Exempt employees. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the name change and revision to Policy 4000: Institutional Commitment to Inclusion. Trustee Stoddard seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of WAC 132H-121 General Conduct and Policy 6420 Weapons and Fireworks. Trustee Stoddard seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants a fourth probationary year to Timothy Trammel, Science (Mathematics), in that all conditions required by RCW 28B.50.852 for advancement to a fourth year have been met. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2021-22 academic year to Alfred Nehme, Science (Computer Science). Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2021-22 academic year to Chris Oliver, Arts and Humanities (Art). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2021-22 academic year to Claudia Payne, Arts and Humanities (Basic and Transitional Studies). Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2021-22 academic year to Gail McFarland, Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (NMTEC). Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2021-22 academic year to Jose Aparicio, Arts and Humanities (English). Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2021-22 academic year to Lindsay Haney, Arts and Humanities (English). Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2021-22 academic year to Michael Pulido, Social Science (History). Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

March 24, 2021 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2021-22 academic year to Sara Farag, Science (Computer Science). Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

April 21, 2021 – Trustee Stoddard moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the deletion of Policy 2600: Family Education Rights and Privacy: Disclosure of Student Information. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

April 21, 2021 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII concurs with the recommendation of the Interim President and authorizes sabbatical leaves equivalent to 7.676 FTEF, at the cost of $323,114.81 for the 2021–22 academic year. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 19, 2021 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Bellevue College Policy 1250: Formulation and Issuance of College Policies and Procedures. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 19, 2021 – Trustee Stoddard moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the deletion of Bellevue College Policy 5000: Acceptable Use of Bellevue College Computers. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 19, 2021 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Bellevue College Policy 5150:  Acceptable Use of Information Technology. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 19, 2021 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the deletion of Bellevue College Policy 5160: Bellevue College Network and Internet Usage. Trustee Stoddard seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 19, 2021 – Trustee Stoddard moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the deletion of Bellevue College Policy 5170: Library and Career Center Internet Use. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

May 19, 2021 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the schedule of meeting dates for 2021-2022. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 16, 2021 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure beginning Winter Quarter 2022 to Sandi Xhumari, Science (Mathematics). Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 16, 2021 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure beginning Winter Quarter 2022 to Zhenzhen He-Weatherford, Arts and Humanities (English). Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 16, 2021 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the expenditure of local and state funds and the list of proposed capital projects for the 2021-2023 biennium. Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 16, 2021 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the college budget plan, as proposed, for fiscal period 2021-2022. This includes the Board of Trustees authorizing:

• the College President to proceed with the execution of the planned program;
• the College President to transfer funds within the General Fund, or from local and other funds, to eliminate any cash deficit as required by RCW 43.88.2601, to provide working capital, and to support approved projects and activities;
• the tuition and fee schedule as established by law, by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, as implemented by the College President, and as listed in the College catalog;
• the College President to accept allocation amendments from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, to accept such grants and contracts as may be acquired during the budget period, and to report on such changes, at least quarterly, to the Board of Trustees;
• the addition of staff and faculty positions if necessary, to carry out the College’s programs; and
• the College President to determine the fee schedule for contract courses and programs.

Trustee Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 16, 2021 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the proposed 2021-22 Services and Activities fee budget. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 16, 2021 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby appoint Richard Leigh as Board Chair. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

June 16, 2021 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby appoint Merisa Heu-Weller as Board Vice Chair. Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

September 29, 2021 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved to approve the negotiated collective bargaining agreement between Bellevue College Association of Higher Education and the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII, for the period September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2024. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 20, 2021 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII approves the revision of Policy 2020: Electronic Communication with Students. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 20, 2021 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII approves the revision of Policy 6900: Records Retention. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 20, 2021 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII approves the revision of Policy 6100: College Property Use and WAC 132H-140. Trustee Heu Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 20, 2021 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VII approves the deletion of Policy 6520: Animals on Campus. Trustee Dietzel seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

December 21, 2021 – Trustee Dietzel moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve Resolution No. 300 granting one additional vacation day to full-time administrative exempt employees. Heu-Weller seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

January 8, 2020 – It was moved by Trustee Dietzel and seconded by Trustee Leigh that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby authorizes Policy 2950, Faith or Conscience Accommodations. The motion passed unanimously.

January 8, 2020 – It was moved by Trustee Leigh and seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby authorizes Policy 3120, Transfer and Course Substitution Credit. The motion passed unanimously.

January 8, 2020 – It was moved by Trustee Heu-Weller and seconded by Trustee Dietzel that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby authorizes Policy 3600, Copyright and the Right of Fair Use. The motion passed unanimously.

January 8, 2020 – It was moved by Trustee Johnson and seconded by Trustee Dietzel that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby authorizes Policy 6720, Bookstore. The motion passed unanimously.

January 8, 2020 – It was moved by Trustee Leigh and seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby authorizes the defense and indemnification of Leni Karr and Terri Hatcher. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – It was moved by Trustee Chin and seconded by Trustee Dietzel that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby approve the resignation and resignation agreement submitted by Dr. Jerry Weber. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – It was moved by Trustee Heu-Weller and seconded by Trustee Dietzel that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as acting president for Bellevue Collect at a salary of $273,261. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – Trustee Dietzel motioned for the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII to approve revisions to Policy 6150: Serving Alcoholic Beverages on Campus. Trustee Leigh seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – Trustee Dietzel motioned that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants a fourth probationary year to Sara Farag, Science (Computer Science) in that all conditions required by RCW 28B.50.852 for advancement to a fourth year have been met. The motion was seconded by Trustee Chin. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – Trustee Chin motioned that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2020-21 academic year to Grady Blacken, Science (Chemisty). The motion was seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – Trustee Heu-Weller motioned that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2020-21 academic year to Marie Brissette, Arts and Humanities (Adult Basic Education/I-BEST). The motion was seconded by Trustee Leigh. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – Trustee Leigh motioned that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2020-21 academic year to Kelli Callahan, Social Science (Criminal Justice). The motion was seconded by Trustee Dietzel. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – Trustee Dietzel motioned that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2020-21 academic year to Lela Holden, Health Sciences, Education and Wellness Institute (Nursing). The motion was seconded by Trustee Chin. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – Trustee Chin motioned that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2020-21 academic year to Mark Mappala, Arts and Humanities (Interior Design). The motion was seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – Trustee Heu-Weller motioned that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2020-21 academic year to Tatiana Mihaylova, Science (Mathematics). The motion was seconded by Trustee Leigh. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – Trustee Leigh motioned that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2020-21 academic year to Heidi Richter, Science (Biology). The motion was seconded by Trustee Dietzel. The motion passed unanimously.

March 4, 2020 – Trustee Dietzel motioned that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure for the 2020-21 academic year to Alexa Serrato, Science (Mathematics). The motion was seconded by Trustee Chin. The motion passed unanimously.

April 22, 2020 – It was moved by Trustee Leigh and seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby concurs with the recommendation of the Acting President and authorizes sabbatical leaves equivalent to 6.00 FTEF, at the cost of $245,984.94 for the 2020–21 academic year. The motion passed unanimously.

April 22, 2020 – It was moved by Trustee Dietzel and seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby adopts the interim president profile developed by Chair Fukutaki and Trustee Leigh. The motion passed unanimously.

April 22, 2020 – Based on the recommendation of Chair Fukutaki and Trustee Leigh, Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII select the following individuals as finalists for the Interim President position and invite them to participate in on-campus interviews:  Yoshiko Harden, Gary Locke, and Raúl Rodríguez. The motion was seconded by Trustee Deitzel. The motion passed unanimously.

May 20, 2020 – Trustee Dietzel motioned that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby grants tenure for the 2020-21 academic year to Timothy Chang, Arts & Humanities (Basic and Transitional Studies). The motion was seconded by Trustee Leigh. The motion passed unanimously.

May 20, 2020 – Trustee Leigh motioned that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the 2020-2021 college budget plan. This recommendation of the budget includes the Board of Trustees authorizing:

• the College President to proceed with the execution of the planned program;
• the College President to transfer funds within the General Fund, or from local and other funds, to eliminate any cash deficit as required by RCW 43.88.2601, to provide working capital, and to support approved projects and activities;
• the tuition and fee schedule as established by law, by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, as implemented by the College President, and as listed in the College catalog;
• the College President to accept allocation amendments from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, to accept such grants and contracts as may be acquired during the budget period, and to report on such changes, at least quarterly, to the Board of Trustees;
• the addition or reduction of staff and faculty positions as necessary to carry out the College’s programs and meet the operational budget forecast; and
• the College President to determine the fee schedule for contract courses and programs.

The motion was seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller. The motion passed unanimously.

May 28, 2020 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby appoint Gary Locke as interim president for Bellevue College at an annual salary of $281,459. The motion was seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller. The motion passed unanimously.

June 17, 2020 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves Policy 1480, Clery Act Compliance. The motion was seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller. The motion passed unanimously.

June 17, 2020 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the 2020-2021 Services and Activities budget. The motion was seconded by Trustee Chin. The motion passed unanimously.

June 17, 2020 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII vote to approve the proposed schedule of meeting dates for 2020-2021. The motion was seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller. The motion passed unanimously.

June 17, 2020 – Trustee Johnson moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby appoint Greg Dietzel as Board Chair. The motion was seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller. The motion passed unanimously.

June 17, 2020 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby appoint Richard Leigh as Board Vice Chair. The motion was seconded by Trustee Dietzel. The motion passed unanimously.

July 16, 2020 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII hereby amend the first sentence, clause 4 of Article X of the Interim Presidential Contract dated on or about May 28, 2020 to provide that the Board Officers are authorized to review and pre-approve any requests by the Interim President to accept outside compensation. The motion was seconded by Trustee Heu-Weller. The motion passed unanimously.

August 4, 2020 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the revisions to WAC 132H-126 (BC Policy 2050 Student Conduct Code) for emergency submission to the WA State Office of the Code Revisor. The motion was seconded by Trustee Fukutaki. The motion passed unanimously.

August 4, 2020 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approve the Letter of Agreement to extend the 2017-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Bellevue College and the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education. The motion passed unanimously.

October 7, 2020 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College hereby grants tenure to Sharon Walia in Marketing Management beginning spring quarter 2021. Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 7, 2020 – Trustee Heu-Weller moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 6380 Security Camera Use. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

October 7, 2020 – Trustee Fukutaki moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the revision of Policy 5100, Software Licensing Compliance. Trustee Leigh seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

November 4, 2020 – Trustee Leigh moved that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the extension of the emergency revisions to WAC 132H-126 (BC Policy 2050 Student Conduct Code) and the emergency resubmission to the WA State Office of the Code Revisor. The motion passed unanimously.

December 2, 2020 – Trustee Heu-Weller made a motion that the Board of Trustees of Community College District VIII approves the permanent revisions to WAC 132H-126 (BC Policy 2050 Student Conduct Code) for submission to the WA State Office of the Code Revisor. Trustee Fukutaki seconded. The motion passed unanimously.