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June 15, 2006
Contact: Suzy Ames, Director of Communications, SBCTC, 360-704-4310
Community and technical college board to consider capital budget request
OLYMPIA – The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will meet on June 21 and 22 to consider the 2007-09 capital budget request as well as approve partner contracts for the new fiscal year.
The Board will consider a capital budget request totaling $520 million, compared to a 2005-07 request level of $470 million. The projects range from roof replacements and renovations to new projects to meet growing enrollment demand.
“The capital budget request seeks a balance between using existing space to its fullest capacity, modernizing space to keep up-to-date with high-tech programs, and expanding to meet increasing needs for longer term enrollment,” Executive Director Charlie Earl said. “Science and professional health programs need the latest technology and facility capacity for program expansion.”
The Board will conduct a work session on June 21 to review the framework for the 2007-09 operating budget, including the content and structure of the request. The Board will vote on the formal operating budget request during its September meeting. The Work session will also include a discussion about the system direction and a report from the State Board nominating committee.
During a study session on June 21, the Board will review the staff work plan and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board study. The Board will also review the capital budget request, and WorkFirst and federal workforce awards and allocations prior to its vote during the regular meeting the following day.
During the regular meeting, the State Board will approve contracts for online education technologies, Washington Online, business/industry training needs, labor liaisons, corrections education, healthcare partnerships and the Transition Math Project. The Board will also consider approving a student athlete operating fee waiver. Walla Walla Community College will give a presentation as the host college.
The State Board will meet with the executive director during breakfast on June 21 to discuss leadership/development issues at the Marcus Whitman Hotel, 6 West Rose Street, Walla Walla. The Board’s work session is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The study session is scheduled from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. The regular meeting is scheduled from 8:15 to 11:00 a.m. on June 22. All meetings will take place at the Walla Walla Community College Conference Center, Room 185 A/B, 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla. From 6 to 8 p.m. on June 21, the Board will have dinner with the Walla Walla Community College president, trustees and staff at the Center for Enology and Viticulture on the Walla Walla Community College campus. There will be no resulting action. All meetings are open to the public.
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The meeting agenda and background materials are posted on the State Board Web site at: http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/general/a_board/
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