2026 Goals

The Board will champion equitable student outcomes by aligning oversight and accountability practices with data-informed strategies that close opportunity gaps and promote student success across all demographic groups

Priority Objectives:

• The Board will advocate for District priorities at the local, State, and Federal levels.
  
  • The Board will have at least two board members attend the legislative conference in January.
  • The CEO will provide the strategy for advocacy to all Board members.
• The Board will support instructional development through the approval of curriculum and programs.
• The Board will monitor Canyons Compass, Student Equity and Achievement, Equal Employment Opportunity, Dual- Enrollment, and other District-wide plans.
  • The Board directs the CEO to have the District plans presented to the Board for approval.

The Board will model ethical, transparent and collaborative leadership to promote a workplace culture rooted in trust, respect, and shared purpose, allowing employees to feel safe, valued, respected, and supported.

Priority Objectives:

• The Board will support advances in technology.
  • The board will request for an updated presentation on AI and technology affecting academic achievement and the workplace.
• The Board will ensure contribute to a healthy campus climate with the following activities:
  • Conduct an annual Board evaluation
  • Support the recruitment and retention of employees, and
  • Support mental health activities
• Each Board Member will attend/participate in at least one academic Senate, Classified Senate, and Part-Time Faculty meeting per year.
• The Board will create an annual budget for the Trustees.
• The Board will attend at least 5 college events throughout the year to build healthy relationships with all constituent groups.
• The Board will continue to create opportunities for engagement between the CEO and each Trustee.
  • Each Trustee will meet one-on-one with the CEO at least once per year.
• The Board will create the procedures for onboarding a new CEO and new Board members.

The Board will enhance a vibrant connected community by uplifting diverse voices, cultivating civic and cultural partnerships, and embracing sustainability.

Priority Objectives:

• Continue to increase marketing of the Santa Clarita Community College District to the community through attending events, social media, publications, etc.
  • The Board President will submit at least one article per month to the press related to the work of the District.
• Increase community engagement opportunities for Trustees.
  • Trustees will attend at least 2 community events per year.
• Support the rebranding of College of the Canyons to align with the Canyons Compass Integrated Plan.
  • Trustees will participate in Canyons Compass opportunities to provide feedback on rebranding.
• Support the CEO at the annual State of the District event.
  • Trustees will attend and participate at the Annual State of the College event.

The Board will ensure a responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds through providing a transparent, balanced budget, embrace sustainability, and promote the resilience of human, physical, technological, and fiscal resources.

Priority Objectives:

• Ensure the Board continues to attend professional development sessions and conferences.
  • Trustees will participate in at least 2 online development opportunities, attend at least 1 conference annually designated for Trustees, or participate in trainings that will enhance their role as a Trustee, for example, Accreditation training.
• Ensure the Trustees are trained in the Brown Act, Ethics, and new regulations each year.
• Ensure Board Policies are up-to-date and in line with accreditation, legal, and regulation requirements.
• The Board will hire and utilize a coach to continue professional development on a one-on-one basis as items relate directly to the District functions.
• The Board will support a healthy, fiscally sound budget.
• The Board will recommend and approve an agreed upon a Board Policy on a CEO succession plan.