Policy Type: Board-Staff Linkage

BSL-2 – Operational Responsibilities

Initial Date of Approval: 02/12/2001

Revision Date: 07/09/2001, 04/11/2006, 03/10/2009, 02/11/2014, 05/08/2018, 10/13/2026

The President of Skagit Valley College serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Community College District 4, the college district. The Board of Trustees has delegated these responsibilities to the President.

The President may delegate authority to College employees in accordance with job descriptions which reflect specific duties and functions.

Operational Responsibilities

Board Related Items:

1. Evaluate present and future community needs of Skagit Valley College in conjunction with the Board of Trustees.
2. Inform the Board of relevant trends, anticipated adverse media coverage, and relevant external and internal changes.
3. Submit monitoring data required by the Board in a timely, accurate, and understandable fashion.
4. Inform the Board of all matters contained in sections BSL & EF of this policy manual.
5. Inform the Board if, in the President’s opinion, the Board is not in compliance with its own policies, particularly in the case of Board behavior which is detrimental to the work relationship between the board and the President.
6. Inform the Board of major upcoming events where their attendance can enhance the college/community relationships, or where the event is a landmark in the College’s growth or history.
7. Serve as Executive Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

Overall Responsibility:

8. Assume responsibility for all management affairs of the College District.
9. Operate dormitories, food service facilities, bookstores, and other self-supporting facilities as necessary.
10. Exercise executive responsibility for decisions concerning the operations of the Skagit Islands Head Start/Early Head Start Program.

Compliance Responsibility:

11. Ensure the College respects and obeys all applicable laws, policies, and directives.
12. Maintain an effective and efficient college governance system.
13. Maintain records systems for the College District.
14. Ensure that all operational policies and procedures are up-to-date, followed, and consistent with Board Policies.
15. Maintain a current file of all State Board for Community and Technical College policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
16. Sign leases and contracts for Skagit Valley College on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
17. Perform all duties outlined in sections BSL and EF of this policy manual.

Budget/Planning:

18. Ensure the College budget is mission driven and reflects the College’s Strategic Plan.
19. Monitor through feedback systems to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of College programs.

Personnel Items:

20. Appoint, discipline or dismiss administrative officers of the College District.
21. Establish and maintain a system of tenure as prescribed by law.
22. Establish and maintain a system for employee performance evaluation and grievances.
23. Appoint and dismiss all district employees with the exceptions of the decision to award or deny tenure and decision to dismiss a tenured faculty member, including the provision of timely notice of renewal or non-renewal (as required) of these positions in accordance with BSL-5.

External Relations:

24. Articulate and coordinate College matters with appropriate external constituencies, including state officers, public officials, accrediting agencies, school district leaders, and other leaders of higher education institutions.
25. Work within the community to provide visibility for an understanding of college programs.
26. Serve on appropriate external committees within the district and the state.
27. Provide appropriate and adequate publicity for all programs of Skagit Valley College.
28. Enter into agreements with other entities to further the College’s mission consistent with state laws and regulations.

Other Duties:

29. Perform additional duties as directed by the Board of Trustees.