April 2026

As part of the District’s Values, YCCD embraces transparency and clear, honest communication. The Monthly Highlights intends to communicate to the District community major approval actions the Board takes at the monthly Board meetings. If you would like to view the entire Board Meeting agenda, please see this link to Board Docs. 

Special Board Meeting – Study Session 

Prior to the regular Board Meeting, the Board held a Special Board Meeting – Study Session. The District’s Institutional Research Team presented data on District’s progress of student completion as part of Vision 2030. You can view the presentation linked here. 

Adopted Resolutions: 

• Resolution Recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 

• Resolution Recognizing National Nurse Appreciation Week 2026 

Special Recognitions: 

• Yuba College Employee Spotlight – Crystal Ferrer 

• Introduction of 2026 Newly Tenured Yuba College Faculty 

• Jackie Baltzell, Associate Professor of Radiological Technology/Program Director 

• Martha Flotte, Associate Professor of Nursing-Mental Health/Psychiatric 

• Paige Sneso, Associate Professor of Psychology 

Consent Agenda:
All items on the Consent Agenda were approved:   

• Personnel Consent Agenda 

• Ratification Agenda 

• Monthly Financial Statement 

• Monthly Warrants 

• Woodland Community College Curriculum  

• Yuba College, Marysville Campus, Building 300 Flavors/Board Meeting Room: Award KI Furnishings Proposal 

• Trustee Conference Travel 

Approval Actions:

• Approved: Extension of Appointment of the Interim Vice Chancellor of Education Planning (Direct Appointment): Dr. David Newnham 

• Approved: Extension of Interim Appointment of the Director of Institutional Effectiveness: Supreeth Prasad 

• Approved: Distribution of Bond Interest 

• Approved: Budget Revision 

• Approved: Board Policy 5015: Residence Determination (Substantive Changes) 

• Approved: Board Policy 5035: Withholding of Student Records (Substantive Changes) 

• 2026 CCCCT Board of Directors Election Nominations:  

• • Roberto Rodríguez, Palomar CCD* 

• • Rachel Rosenthal, Sierra Joint CCD 

• • Suzanne Lee Chan, Ohlone CCD* 

• • Crystal Jackson, West Hills CCD 

• • Barbara Dunsheath, North Orange County CCD* 

• • Carlos Guerrero, Santa Clarita CCD 

• • Deana Olivares-Lambert, Chaffey CCD* 

• • Jonathan Abboud, Santa Barbara CCD* 

• • Judy Chen Haggerty, Mt. San Antonio CCD* 

Next Board Meeting:

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Governing Board is Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Woodland Community College.  

Link to Board Meeting calendars

If you have any questions or comments, contact the Chancellor’s Office at yccdchancellorsoffice@yccd.edu