Board Policy

Policy Type: Governance Process

GP-2 – Governing Model

Initial Date of Approval: 07/10/2000

Revision Dates: 10/08/2013, 05/08/2018, 06/09/2020, 10/13/2026

The Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees determines institutional mission and policy to promote quality student learning, academic integrity, and financial health of the college.

The Skagit Valley College Board of Trustees:

  1. Establishes Policy 
    1. The Board shall determine the College’s Mission and Strategic Priorities.
    2. The Board shall consider the College’s Vision and Guiding Principles when developing policy.
  1. Employs the President
    1. The Board shall establish appropriate lines of authority and delegation.
    2. The Board/Staff shall communicate solely with the President.
  1. Employs Faculty
    1. The Board shall grant or deny faculty tenure consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
    2. The Board shall retain authority to dismiss tenured faculty consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  1. Assures Fiscal Health and Stability
    1. The annual budget shall be mission driven.
    2. The Board shall require regular reports to ensure an annual balanced budget and adequate financial reserves.
  1. Monitors Institutional Performance
    1. The Board shall ensure that Board policies are implemented.
    2. The Board shall require a regular reporting of Strategic Priority achievement.
    3. The Board shall annually assess its own performance.
    4. The Board shall annually assess the performance of the President.
  1. Awards Degrees and Certifications, and Grants Tenure