District board flips agenda order

The MHCC District board held a special session on Wednesday to review and finalize goals as a follow-up from its August retreat.

Previously, at the most recent regular board meeting on Sept. 11, members heard a report on Mt. Hood’s Strawberry Short Course event hosted this summer, and a presentation by Rho Theta, the school’s honors society chapter.

Beth Sammons, Rho Theta adviser, was presented with an award by MHCC President Debbie Derr and Dianne Noriega, board chairwoman, who said the award was “appreciating all the work you (Sammons) have done for the college… for your students and for Rho Theta.”

The board discussed association assignments among its members and withheld action on Item G, approval to utilize contracts in excess of $150,000.

Board members agreed to accept public presentations and input at the beginning of regular board meetings, a change from previous policy.

Also on Sept. 11, between the executive and regular board sessions, members attended the Gresham Rotary 60th Annual Steak Fry in the Town and Gown Room.

The next regular board meeting is set for 6 p.m. on Oct. 9.

Advocate Staff