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YVC Board of Trustees
Â鶹ĘÓƵ is governed by a five-member board of trustees consisting of citizens who reside throughout Community College District 16. Board members are appointed by the Governor.
Laura Flores - Chair
Appointed 2024
Owner/CEO, Ignite Consulting
Dr. Sara Cate - Vice Chair
Appointed 2015
Physician
Patrick Baldoz
Appointed 2016
ED/CEO South Central Workforce Council (Retired)
Bertha Ortega
Appointed 2021
Heritage University
(Retired)
David Morales
Appointed 2024
Attorney, Northwest Justice Project
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, March 12
Location: Kaminski Conference RM 103B (Building 38), West Campus
1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA
Time: 4:30 p.m.
2025-2026 Meeting Agendas
REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
March 12, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-103,
Meeting Room B, 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA
- Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and New Employees, Angie Foster, Director of Human Resources, presenter - Proposed Changes to the Agenda
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Approval of Minutes:
Study Session & Regular Meetings of February 19, 2026 - Action Items:
- Granting of Tenure, Kerrie Cavaness, Interim VP of Instruction, presenter
- Probationary Faculty Contract Renewals, Kerrie Cavaness, Interim VP of Instruction, presenter
- Tuition Fee Waiver Board Policy, Pedro Navarrete, Interim VP of Student Services and Enrollment Management, presenter
- Tuition Elders Waiver, Pedro Navarrete, Interim VP of Student Services and Enrollment
Management, presenter
- Communications: report in packet
- Reports
- Board of Trustees
- Students: Isai Lujan Ramirez, YSC President, AnnaMaria DeLaLuz, GSC President
- Vice President for Administrative Services– Dr. Johnny Woods
- Vice President for Instruction- Kerrie Cavaness, Interim VP of Instruction
- Vice President for Student Services– Pedro Navarrete
- President’s Office - Dr. Teresa Rich
Giving Day Update- Dustin Wunderlich, Director of Community Relations - Classified Staff– Sybil Miller, WPEA Representative
- Professional Staff – Monserrat Vargas, AFT-YPS Professional Representative
- Faculty – Rachel Dorn, AFT-Y Yakima President
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be Thursday, April 9, 2026. Grandview Campus, Library Conference Room 055-155, 500 West Main Street Grandview, WA - Executive Session
- An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
- Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude
- Action Items,
if any, that may be necessary to be taken because of matters considered in Executive Session. - Adjournment
REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
February 19, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-103,
Meeting Room B, 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA
- Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and New Employees, Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, presenter - Proposed Changes to the Agenda
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent - Approval of Minutes
Study Session & Regular Meetings of January 8, 2026, and the Special Meeting Retreat from January 26, 2026 - Action Items:
- Sabbatical Leave Requests, Teresa Rich, Interim President, presenter
- Student Tuition Increase, Dr. Johnny Woods Jr., VP of Administrative Services, presenter
- Exceptional Faculty Awards, Kerrie Cavaness, Interim VP of Instruction, presenter
- Communications
- Reports
- Board of Trustees
- Students: Isai Lujan Ramirez, YSC President, AnnaMaria DeLaLuz, GSC President
- Vice President for Administrative Services– Johnny Woods
- Vice President for Instruction- Kerrie Cavaness, Interim VP of Instruction
- Vice President for Student Services– Pedro Navarrete
Outreach and Recruitment Report- Sandra Zesati & Al Garcia - President’s Office - Teresa Rich
- Classified Staff– Sybil Miller, WPEA Representative
- Professional Staff – Monserrat Vargas, AFT-YPS Professional Representative
- Faculty – Rachel Dorn, AFT-Y Yakima President
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent - Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be Thursday, March 12, 2026. Yakima Campus, West Campus Conference Center 038-103, Meeting Room B 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA - Executive Session
- An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
- Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude
- Action Items
If any, that may be necessary to be taken because of matters considered in Executive Session. - Adjournment
REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
January 8th, 2026 4:30 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-103, Meeting Room B 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima
WA
- Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and New Employees, Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, presenter - Proposed Changes to the Agenda
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Approval of Minutes
Regular Meetings of November 6, 2025. Special Meetings of November 18, 2025, December 8, 2025, December 9, 2025, December 10, 2025, and December 11, 2025. - Action Items:
Appointment of President and Approval of Negotiated Contract, Laura Flores, Board of Trustees Chair - Communications
- Reports
- Board of Trustees
- Students: Isai Lujan Ramirez, YSC President, AnnaMaria DeLaLuz, GSC President
- Vice President for Administrative Services– Dr. Johnny Woods
- Vice President for Instruction- Kerrie Cavaness Workforce Education Report- Dr. Skye Field, Associate VP of Workforce and Economic Development
- Vice President for Student Services– Pedro Navarrete
- President’s Office - Dr. Teresa Rich
Giving Day Information- Dustin Wunderlich, Director of Community Relations - Classified Staff– Sybil Miller, WPEA Representative
- Professional Staff – Monserrat Vargas, AFT-YPS Professional Representative
- Faculty – Rachel Dorn, AFT-Y Yakima President
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Call to the Public
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. -
Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be Thursday, February 19, 2026. Yakima Campus, West Campus Conference Center 038-103, Meeting Room B 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA -
Executive Session
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An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
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Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude
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- Action Items
If any, that may be necessary to be taken because of matters considered in Executive Session.
- L. Adjournment
- Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and New Employees — Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, presenter - Proposed Changes to the Agenda
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting of October 9, 2025
Action Items
- Exceptional Faculty Awards – Fall 2025
Presenter: Dr. Skye Field, Associate VP of Workforce and Economic Development (Designee for Interim VP of Instruction) - Communications
- Reports
- Board of Trustees
- Students: Isai Lujan Ramirez, YSC President; AnnaMaria DeLaLuz, GSC President
- Vice President for Administrative Services: Dr. Johnny Woods
- State of Technology Updates: Brady Mugleston, Director of Technology Services & Chief Information Officer
- Vice President for Instruction: Dr. Skye Field, Associate VP of Workforce and Economic Development (Designee for Interim VP of Instruction)
- Vice President for Student Services: Pedro Navarrete
- Financial Aid Report: Jessica Vigil, Interim Director of Financial Aid
- President’s Office: Dr. Teresa Rich
- Classified Staff: Sybil Miller, WPEA Representative
- Professional Staff: Monserrat Vargas, AFT-YPS Professional Representative
- Faculty: Rachel Dorn, AFT-Y Yakima President
- Call to the Public (Non-Agenda Items)
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Yakima Campus, West Campus Conference Center 038-103, Meeting Room B, 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA.
Executive Session
An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings
Act (RCW 42.30).
Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude.
Action Items (If Any)
Actions, if necessary, that may be taken because of matters considered in Executive
Session.
- Adjournment
The facilities for this meeting are free of mobility barriers. Interpreters for deaf individuals and taped information for blind individuals will be provided upon request when adequate notice is given.
- Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and New Employees, Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, presenter - Proposed Changes to the Agenda
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting of September 11, 2025 - Action Items: NA
- Communications:
- Reports
- Board of Trustees
- Students: Isai Lujan Ramirez, YSC President, AnnaMaria DeLaLuz, GSC President
- Vice President for Administrative Services– Dr. Johnny Woods
- Vice President for Instruction– Kerrie Cavaness
- Vice President for Student Services– Pedro Navarret
- Running Start Repot- Hilary Emerson, Director of Running Start
- President’s Office - Dr. Teresa Rich
- Classified Staff– Sybil Miller, WPEA Representative
- Professional Staff – Monserrat Vargas, AFT-YPS Professional Representative
- Faculty – Rachel Dorn, AFT-Y Yakima President
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be Thursday, November 6, 2025. Yakima Campus, West Campus Conference Center 038-103, Meeting Room B 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA - Executive Session
- An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
- Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude
- Action Items
If any, that may be necessary to be taken because of matters considered in Executive Session. - Adjournment
The facilities for this meeting are free of mobility barriers. Interpreters for deaf individuals and taped information for blind individuals will be provided upon request when adequate notice is given.
- Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and New Employees, Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer, presenter - Proposed Changes to the Agenda
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Approval of Minutes
Study Session & Regular Meeting of June 12, 2025; Retreat of August 18, 2025 - Action Items:
- 2.06 Media Relations Board Policy, Dustin Wunderlich, Director of Community Relations, presenter
- Operating Budget Proposal, Dr. Johnny Woods, VP of Admin Services, presenter
- 4.36 Workplace Violence Board Policy, Alma Ramirez, Chief Human Resources Officer,
presenter
- Communications:
- Reports
- Board of Trustees
- Students – Isai Lujan Ramirez , YSC President , AnnaMaria Delaluz, GSC President
- Vice President for Administrative Services – Dr. Johnny Woods
- Vice President for Instruction – Kerrie Cavaness
- Vice President for Student Services – Pedro Navarrete
- President’s Office – Dr. Teresa Rich
- Classified Staff – Sybil Miller, WPEA Representative
- Professional Staff – Monserrat Vargas, AFT-YPS Professional Representative
- Faculty – Rachel Dorn, AFT-Y Yakima President
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda - Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be Thursday, October 9 , 2025. Yakima Campus, West Campus Conference Center 038-103, Meeting Room B 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA - Executive Session
- An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
- Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude
- Action Items
If any, that may be necessary to be taken because of matters considered in Executive Session. - Adjournment
The facilities for this meeting are free of mobility barriers. Interpreters for deaf individuals and taped information for blind individuals will be provided upon request when adequate notice is given.
SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
March 12, 2026, 4 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room B
Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA
- Lab Fee Increases Review, Kerrie Cavaness, Interim VP of Instruction, presenter
SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
December 11, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room D
Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA
- Roll Call
- Proposed Changes to the Agenda
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Action Items: refer to section “I”
- Communications
- Reports
The Board of Trustees will meet and enter executive session to review the qualifications of the finalist candidates, and discuss possible compensation packages generally that the college may be able to offer. Following the executive session, the Board will take action to name the finalist candidate, and allow the board chair to begin negotiations with the finalist candidate. - Date of Next Meeting
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Yakima Campus, West Campus Conference Center 038-103, Meeting Room B 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA - Executive Session
- An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
- Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude
- Action Items
- Approval to Name the Finalist Presidential Candidate and Commence Negotiations, Laura
Flores, Board of Trustees Chair
- Approval to Name the Finalist Presidential Candidate and Commence Negotiations, Laura
Flores, Board of Trustees Chair
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Adjournment
The facilities for this meeting are free of mobility barriers. Interpreters for deaf individuals and taped information for blind individuals will be provided upon request when adequate notice is given.
SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
December 10, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room D
Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA
- Roll Call
- Proposed Changes to the Agenda:
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Action Items
NA - Communications:
- Reports
The Board of Trustees will meet and enter executive session to interview and review the qualifications of the finalist Candidate, Dr. Bonny Copenhaver. No action will be taken in Executive Session. - Date of Next Meeting
The next special meeting will be Thursday, December 11th, 2025. Yakima Campus, West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA - Executive Session
- An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
- Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude
- Action Items
NA - Call to the Public
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Adjournment
The facilities for this meeting are free of mobility barriers. Interpreters for deaf individuals and taped information for blind individuals will be provided upon request when adequate notice is given
SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
December 9, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room D
Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA
- Roll Call
- Proposed Changes to the Agenda:
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Action Items
NA - Communications
- Reports
The Board of Trustees will meet and enter executive session to interview and review the qualifications of the finalist Candidate, Dr. Kerry Lynn Levett. No action will be taken in Executive Session. - Date of Next Meeting
The next special meeting will be Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Yakima Campus, West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA - Executive Session
- An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
- Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude
- Action Items
NA - Call to the Public
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Adjournment
The facilities for this meeting are free of mobility barriers. Interpreters for deaf individuals and taped information for blind individuals will be provided upon request when adequate notice is given.
SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
December 8, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room D
Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA
- Roll Call
- Proposed Changes to the Agenda:
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Action Items
NA - Communications:
- Reports
The Board of Trustees will meet and enter executive session to interview and review the qualifications of the finalist Candidate, Dr. Teresa Rich. No action will be taken in Executive Session. - Date of Next Meeting
The next special meeting will be Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Yakima Campus, West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA - Executive Session
- An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
- Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude
- Action Items
NA - Call to the Public
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda. - Adjournment
The facilities for this meeting are free of mobility barriers. Interpreters for deaf individuals and taped information for blind individuals will be provided upon request when adequate notice is given.
- Roll Call
- Proposed Changes to the Agenda:
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to comment on issues on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research or request an item be placed on a subsequent - Action Items: refer to section “I”'
- Communications:
- Reports:
The Board of Trustees will meet and enter executive session to review the qualifications of the semi-finalist candidates, and discuss compensation packages generally that the college may be able to offer. Following the executive session, the Board will take action to finalize and announce the candidates selected to advance as finalists in the presidential search process. - Date of Next Meeting
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Yakima Campus, West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA - Executive Session
- An Executive Session may be called for any reason allowed under the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30)
- Announcement of time Executive Session will conclude
- Action Items
- Announcement of Finalist Candidates the Presidential Search process, Laura Flores, Board of Trustees Chair
- Announcement of Finalist Candidates the Presidential Search process, Laura Flores, Board of Trustees Chair
- Call to the Public
The public is welcome to make comments on issues not on the agenda after being recognized by the chair. Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes or less. Trustees may ask questions of the speaker for clarification but generally will not discuss items that are not on the agenda. If appropriate, they may refer the subject to college staff for research and/or request an item be placed on a subsequent agenda.
The facilities for this meeting are free of mobility barriers. Interpreters for deaf individuals and taped information for blind individuals will be provided upon request when adequate notice is given.
SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
March 12, 2026, 4 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room B
Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA
- Lab Fee Increases Review, Kerrie Cavaness, Interim VP of Instruction, presenter
SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
February 19, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-122, Meeting Room D
Room D 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima WA
- 7-Year Accredidation Report and Visit, Dr Sheila Delquadri, Associate Dean of Insitutional
Effectiveness, presenter
- Optional Tuition and Fee Waivers, Pedro Navarrete, Interim VP of Student Services and Enrollment Management, presenter
SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
January 8, 2026 3:30 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-103, Meeting Room B 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima
WA
- A) Tribal Elders Waiver Information, Pedro Navarrete, Interim VP of Student Services,
presenter
- B) Equity Lens Tool, Tenya Moravec, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Equity and Organizational Development, presenter
SPECIAL MEETING/STUDY SESSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
October 9, 2026 3:30 p.m.
West Campus Conference Center 038-103, Meeting Room B 1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima
WA
- Accreditation, Strategic Plan, and Student Survey, Sheila Delquadri, Associate Dean Institutional Effectiveness, presenter
- Clery Report, Correy Olson, Campus Security Officer, presenter
Meetings & Institutional Event Schedule
| Meeting/Event Date | Time | Location |
| Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | Kaminski Conference RM 103B (Building 38), West Campus |
| Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | Kaminski Conference RM 103B (Building 38), West Campus |
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | Kaminski Conference RM 103B (Building 38), West Campus |
| Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | Kaminski Conference RM 103B (Building 38), West Campus |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | Kaminski Conference RM 103B (Building 38), West Campus |
| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | Kaminski Conference RM 103B (Building 38), West Campus |
| Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | Kaminski Conference RM 103B (Building 38), West Campus |
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | Kaminski Conference RM 103B (Building 38), West Campus |
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. | Kaminski Conference RM 103B (Building 38), West Campus |
Three members of the Board of Trustees of Community College District 16, located at 1015 S. 16th Ave, Washington State, attended a town hall forum for presidential candidate Dr. Bonny Copenhaver on December 10, 2025. No action was taken.
Three members of the Board of Trustees of Community College District 16, located at 1015 S. 16th Ave, Washington State, attended a town hall forum for presidential candidate Dr. Kerry Lynn Levett on December 9, 2025. No action was taken.
Three members of the Board of Trustees of Community College District 16, located at 1015 S. 16th Ave, Washington State, attended a town hall forum for presidential candidate Dr. Teresa Rich on December 8, 2025. No action was taken.
Three members of the Board of Trustees of Community College District 16, 1015 S. 16th Ave, state of Washington, will be traveling to the ACCT Leadership Congress in New Orleans, LA on October 22-25 for training purposes. No action will be taken.
Three members of the Board of Trustees of Community College District 16, 1015 S. 16th Ave, state of Washington, will be traveling to the ACCT National Legislative Summit in Washington DC on February 6-11 for training and advocacy purposes. No action will be taken.
The Â鶹ĘÓƵ West Campus Conference Center is located at 1704 W. Nob Hill Boulevard in the city of Yakima, Washington. The Grandview Campus is at 500 West Main Street in Grandview, Washington.
Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes January 2025
Board Meeting - February 2025
Board Meeting - March 2025
Board Meeting - April 2025
Board Meeting - May 2025
Board Meeting - June 2025
Board Retreat - August 2025
Board Meeting - September 2025
Board Meeting - October 2025
State of the College - October 2025
Board Meeting - November 2025
Board Meeting - November 2025 (Special Board Meeting)
Board Meeting - December 2025 (Special Board Meeting)
Board Meeting - December 2025 (Special Board Meeting)
Board Meeting - December 2025 (Special Board Meeting)
Board Meeting - December 2025 (Special Board Meeting)
Board Meeting Minutes January 2024
Board Meeting - February 2024 Canceled
Board Meeting Minutes March 2024
Board Meeting Minutes April 2024
Board Meeting Minutes May 2024
Board Meeting Minutes June 2024
Board Retreat Minutes June 2024
Special Board Meeting Minutes July 2024
Special Board Meeting Minutes July 2024
Special Board Meeting Minutes July 2024
Special Board Meeting Minutes July 2024
Board Study Session Meeting Minutes September 2024
Board Meeting Minutes October 2024
Board Meeting Minutes November 2024
Board Retreat Minutes 2024
Board Meeting Minutes January 2023
Board Meeting Minutes February 2023
Board Meeting Minutes March 2023
Board Meeting Minutes April 2023
Board Meeting Minutes May 2023
Board Meeting Minutes June 2023
Special Board Meeting Minutes June 2023
Board Meeting Minutes September 2023
Board Meeting Minutes October 2023
Board Meeting Minutes November 2023
Older meeting minutes are available upon request through a Public Records Request.
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