College News
Student Trustee Nominations Now Open!
Are you passionate about student leadership and advocacy? Here’s your chance to make a difference! Student trustee nominations kicked off in early March, offering students a unique opportunity to represent their peers at a District level. Learn more about qualifications, responsibilities, and the nomination process by visiting our webpage: https://www.yccd.edu/board/student-trustee/.
College Presidents’ Board Report
At each Board Meeting, the college presidents give a report on their college, highlighting events and news around the college.
⏩You can view Woodland Community College President Navarette’s report here.
⏩You can view Yuba College President Dotson’s report here.
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Woodland Community College News
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2026 Eagles of Excellence Awards and Fundraiser
On April 17 at 5:00 pm, WCC will host their annual Eagles of Excellence Awards Fundraiser. The annual event recognizes outstanding faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners for their contributions. This event also raises funds to support WCC student emergency grants and programs such as culinary, music, arts, and soccer. The 2026 honorees are:
- Cay Strode, WCC Faculty
- Louise Walker, Community Member
- Lynne Krause, WCC Staff
- Sergio Jacobo, WCC Alumni
- Concilio of Yolo County, Community Partner
Tickets: https://wcc.yccd.edu/about/foundation/
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Yuba College News
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26th Annual Yuba College Athletic Hall of Fame
On April 25, Yuba College will host it’s 26th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame event. This special evening honors the dedication, achievements, and lasting impact of those who have shaped the tradition of excellence in Yuba College Athletics. From record-breaking performances to championship moments, we’re coming together to recognize the individuals who made it all possible.
Tickets: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx…
Come reconnect, celebrate, and be inspired by the stories and accomplishments of the Hall of Fame inductees!
Happenings around the college
Apr. 2-3: College Closed, Spring Break
Apr. 2: Baseball vs. Los Medanos College, 2 pm
Apr. 7: Yuba College Police Academy Open House and Information Session, YC-Marysville Rm 2149, 6 pm
Apr. 7: Baseball vs. Solano College, 2 pm
Apr. 9: Baseball vs. Solano College, 2 pm
Apr. 10: Softball vs. Feather River College (DH), noon
Apr. 11: Softball vs. Lassen College (DH), Noon
Apr. 14 Tuesday Noon Recital Series, YC-Marysville, Theatre, 12 pm
Apr. 15: Deadline to apply for Spring 2026 Graduation
Apr. 16: Baseball vs. College of Marin, 2 pm
Apr. 17: Spring Play “Ok Gogol, YC-Marysville, Theatre 7:30 pm
Apr. 18: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 7:30 pm
Apr. 18: Track & Field Yuba Last Chance Meet, all day
Apr. 18: Softball vs. College of the Redwoods (DH), Noon
Apr. 19: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 2 pm
Apr. 20: Priority Registration Begins for Summer/Fall 2026
Apr. 21: Baseball vs. Contra Costa College, 2 pm
Apr. 23: MESA Transfer Ceremony, Peach Tree Golf and Country Club, 6 pm
Apr. 23: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 7:30 pm
Apr. 24: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 7:30 pm
Apr. 24: Baseball vs. Contra Costa College, 1 pm
Apr. 25: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 7:30 pm
Apr. 25: Athletic Hall of Fame, 5 pm (social), 6 pm (dinner), 7 pm (ceremony)
Apr. 26: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 2 pm
Apr. 26: YC Police Academy Graduation, YC-Marysville, Theatre, 6 pm
Apr. 28: Yuba College Employee Recognition Ceremony, YC-Marysville, Flavors, 3 pm
Apr. 29: Spring Instrumental Concert, YC-Marysville, Theatre, 7 pm
Apr. 29: Open Enrollment Begins
Apr. 30: Police Academy Graduation, YC-Marysville, B400 (Theatre), 6 pm
Full Yuba College sports schedules are linked here.
Theatre schedule can be found here.
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District Office News
Meet Our Staff: Jacki Sizemore, Fiscal Analyst – Payroll
Jacki serves as the District’s Fiscal Analyst for Payroll, making sure employees and student workers are paid accurately and on time. She’s become a go-to resource for payroll questions and has worked hard to document and improve processes along the way. Whether it’s something in Colleague or beyond, if she doesn’t have the answer, she’ll find it.
Jacki celebrates three years with the District on March 20, 2026. In that time, she has advanced from Senior Accounting Technician to Payroll Technician and now Fiscal Analyst for Payroll.
When she needs to focus, Jacki listens to epic soundtracks like Gladiator, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and music from Outlander.
Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, especially as her four-year-old son prepares for his first T-ball season! She also loves reading and is currently immersed in The Red Lion: The Elixir of Eternal Life. Her favorite book is Into the Water, and her top movies are Gladiator and Goodfellas.
One of the most valuable lessons Jacki has gained at the District is the importance of communication and collaboration. Working across departments has shown her how open dialogue, active listening, and respectful assertiveness are essential to solving challenges and reaching the best outcomes.
Her personal motto, inspired by her dad, is: “Every day above ground is a good day.” It’s a reminder to approach life with gratitude and resilience.
Her friends would describe her as dependable, detail-oriented, honest, and genuinely caring — someone who listens well and brings a great sense of humor to any conversation. Much of her spare time is devoted to meaningful family bonding time.
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California Community Colleges Classified Employee of the Year
At the March 12, 2026 Board Meeting, three award winners for Classified Employee of the Year were honored and joined via Zoom. The Board adopted Resolution 26-07 to recognize and honor the commitment and outstanding services of the following classified employees:
- Lynne Krause, Administrative Secretary II – CTE & Workforce – Woodland Community College
- Rochelle McCauley, FKCE/ILP Specialist – Yuba College & Districtwide Nominee
- Randell Roundtree, Senior Computer and Network Specialist – District Services
The Board also endorsed the Chancellor’s Cabinet’s recommendation that Rochelle McCauley be submitted to the California Community College Chancellor’s Office for consideration by the Board of Governors for the Classified Employee of the Year Award at the state level.
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Farmworkers Day Observance
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Chancellor Pan’s Monthly Virtual “Open Door” Sessions
Chancellor Pan offers monthly virtual Chancellor’s Open-Door sessions. As a reminder, these informal gatherings provide faculty, staff, and students across the Yuba Community College District an opportunity to engage directly with the Chancellor. Have a question, idea, or just want to say hello? Stop by virtually and join the conversation.
The sessions will be held via Zoom meeting link and the schedule is as follows:
- Friday, April 17: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*dates are subject to change
District Holiday Closures
Thursday, April 2 – Friday, April 3: Spring Recess
Next Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees next regular meeting is on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Yuba College. The agenda will be released 72-hours prior to the meeting here.
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Fiscal Updates
District Budget Update: Upcoming Board Consideration of FY 2025–26 Revision and FY 2026–27 Tentative Budget
The Yuba Community College District is providing an update on the Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget and anticipated Governing Board actions related to both the current and upcoming fiscal years.
FY 2025–26 Mid‑Year Budget Revision
When the Governing Board adopted the FY 2025–26 Proposed Budget on September 11, 2025, the District anticipated that a future revision would be required once Yuba County completed its year‑end financial transition and issued the final cash report for June 30, 2025. Yuba County—where the District’s funds are held—implemented a new financial system, which created substantial challenges in producing accurate cash reports for the past year and a half. These issues delayed the availability of reliable financial information needed for District reconciliation and planning.
This spring, Yuba County was finally able to produce the final June 2025 cash report, enabling the District to reconcile all beginning fund balances. As a result:
- The beginning fund balance has been updated from $28,736,474 to $30,368,795,
- An increase of $1,632,321, which now reflects the verified cash position entering FY 2025–26.
Updated Revenue Expectations for 2025–26
The First Principal Apportionment (P‑1) currently reflects a 3.04% deficit factor, driven largely by the timing of preliminary revenue estimates, which historically increase as more complete data becomes available. Combined with the Administration’s proposed $88.7 million in additional 2025–26 SCFF funding in the Governor’s Budget, no deficit is expected at Recalculation.
Based on this updated statewide information, the District is adjusting its deficit factor assumption to 0% for the FY 2025–26 Mid‑Year Budget Revision and anticipates receiving 100% of SCFF funding for the year.
Systemwide Growth and Local Impacts
The SCFF includes a statewide growth component that is distributed proportionately across the California Community Colleges system. For 2025–26 and 2026–27:
- The district is expected to receive a proportionate share of funded growth,
- However, YCCD currently has unfunded growth in both the current and upcoming year, meaning the District is not projected to earn growth funding under current conditions.
- If statewide conditions change and additional funded growth becomes available, the District may earn some growth funding, but it is premature to assume any growth revenue at this time.
All adjustments—including the updated beginning fund balance, removal of the deficit factor, and revised revenue expectations—are incorporated into the FY 2025–26 Mid‑Year Budget Revision, which the Governing Board will consider on April 9, 2026.
FY 2026–27 Tentative Budget
The Governing Board will consider the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–27 at its meeting on June 11, 2026. Development of the Tentative Budget will be based on:
Assumptions
- The State’s May Revision, including the latest statewide revenue projections.
- District revenue assumptions aligned with known state funding parameters such as:
- Anticipated Earned Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA),
- District’s growth (based on the state’s available funding),
- SCFF funding levels,
- Any other state, federal, and local adjustments known at the time.
District-Level Expenditure Assumptions
The Tentative Budget will include adjustments necessary to meet all District obligations, including:
- Collective bargaining agreement increases,
- Step and column salary increases,
- Health benefits cost increases,
- Pension contribution increases (STRS and PERS),
- Inflationary costs, including:
- Software licensing and technology subscriptions,
- Services and operating contracts,
- Supplies and other ongoing operational expenses.
Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility
The District remains committed to transparent, responsible, and data‑informed financial stewardship. We appreciate the continued support of our district community as the Governing Board considers both the FY 2025–26 Mid‑Year Budget Revision and the FY 2026–27 Tentative Budget.
Health Benefits Update (TCSIG)
As part of the District’s budget planning for the FY 2026–27 Tentative Budget, it is important to note that the Tri‑County Schools Insurance Group (TCSIG) has experienced significant increases in overall health care costs as a result of claims experience and migration of the plans. In response, TCSIG has adopted a two‑year strategy to gradually phase in premium increases across its medical plans.
For the upcoming benefit year, TCSIG has approved the following anticipated premium increases:
- PPO Plans (Premier Plus, Premier, Standard, Basic): 4.8% increase
- High Deductible Health Plans (CDHP, PPO Low, CDHP Low): 17.6% increase
- Kaiser: 10% increase
- Dental and Vision Plans: 0% increase
In previous years, high deductible health plans were not covering their full cost, resulting in these plans being supplemented by other plan types. To address the imbalance—and to limit potential migration from PPO plans into underpriced high‑deductible options due to PPO premium increases—TCSIG is adjusting premiums for high‑deductible plans this year to stay on the course of the adjusting premiums over the two years.
These cost adjustments will be incorporated into the District’s expenditure assumptions for the FY 2026–27 Tentative Budget, alongside other required adjustments such as step and column increases, collective bargaining requirements, rising pension costs, and inflationary pressures on subscriptions, software, services, and supplies.
Additional information about medical plan changes and the open enrollment process will be provided by Human Resources in the coming weeks.
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Mission Statement: Yuba Community College District provides all individuals in our diverse communities access to high-quality, affordable higher education that is responsive to student needs. Our mission is to inspire and advocate for student success through our passion and commitment to teaching, learning, and social justice.
Vision: Our vision is to empower our students and strengthen our communities by providing equitable, student-centered learning opportunities.
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