College of the Canyons swore in recently-elected board members, named its new officers, and set its 2019 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held earlier this month.

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, incumbents Michael Berger, who represents Trustee Area 1, and Joan MacGregor, who represents Trustee Area 5, were sworn in as board members, according to COC officials.

“Berger was selected by his fellow trustees to serve as president of the board for 2019,” said officials.

Berger was previously elected to the board in November 2009.

“I feel very fortunate to serve another four-year term as a member of the board and I’m honored to serve this year as board president,” said Berger. “I look forward to continue to serve the students and community in Santa Clarita.”

The board also voted to appoint Michele Jenkins as vice president, who has been a board member since 1984, according to officials.

MacGregor, who was appointed to the board in 1993, was selected to serve as clerk.

Additionally, Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook is set to serve as Secretary-Parliamentarian.

The board meeting dates for 2019 are as follows:

January 16 — Business Meeting

February 13 — Business Meeting

March 8-9 — CEO/BOARD Pathways Retreat  

March 13 — Business Meeting

March 27 — Joint Meeting with Associated Student Government (ASG)

April 10 — Business Meeting

April 24 — Potential Joint Meeting

May 8 — Business Meeting

June 12 — Business Meeting

June 26 — Business Meeting and Tentative Budget Workshop

July 10 — Business Meeting

August 14 — Business Meeting

September 11 — Business Meeting and Adopted Budget Workshop

September 25 — Potential Joint Meeting (Hart District)

October 9 — Business Meeting

October 23 — Joint Meeting with ASG (held at Canyon Country Campus)

November 6 — Business Meeting

December 4 — Organizational and Business Meeting

The board meets at the Valencia Campus in Hasley Hall room 137, unless otherwise noted.

Open sessions are usually scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., however, start times are set to be adjusted as needed.

For more information about the Santa Clarita Community College District board of trustees, visit the website here.

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