The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting (“session”) on Wed, Dec. 4, 2024. The regular session is scheduled to commence at approximately 3:45 PM. An executive session (“closed to the public”) will precede the regular session & commence at 3:00 PM. Thank you.
Press Release: Shoreline Community College Welcomes James Stark as Newest Board of Trustees Member
January 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Shoreline, Wash., January 26, 2024) Shoreline Community College (Shoreline)
The Shoreline Community College (Shoreline) Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the recent appointment of James Stark, a distinguished Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Corporation, to the esteemed Board. This appointment comes following Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s selection of Stark in October 2023.
James Stark officially assumed his role on the Board effective October 2023, with a term set to run through September 2028. The Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees, comprising five members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Washington State Senate, plays a pivotal role as the college’s policy-making body. Board members are responsible for selecting, supervising, and evaluating the college president.
Stark, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the development, sales, and marketing of commercial software, graduated with honors from California State University, Chico. Holding a degree in Information and Communication Systems with a minor in Computer Science, Stark brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board. His expertise aligns seamlessly with Shoreline’s commitment to providing diverse students and communities with exceptional educational opportunities.
In addition to his professional achievements, James Stark is a devoted family man who enjoys playing music and spending quality time with his family and kids in the Lake Forest Park area.
“We are thrilled to welcome James Stark to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees,” remarked Dr. Jack Kahn, President of Shoreline Community College. “His extensive experience in STEM, coupled with his commitment to education, aligns seamlessly with our mission to provide diverse students and communities with exceptional educational opportunities.”
James Stark takes over from Trustee Tom Lux, who served two terms from November 2013 to September 2023. Stark joins four other dedicated trustees, including Rebecca Chan, Rebecca Ringer, Eben Pobee, and Kim Wells, as they collectively guide the college towards continued success.
Expressing his gratitude for the appointment, Stark stated, “It’s an honor to be appointed to the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees. Shoreline has a critical role to play in advancing educational opportunities in our region, and I’m excited to bring my experience in STEM to help further the mission for our diverse students and communities.”
For more information about the Shoreline Board of Trustees, please visit Shoreline Board of Trustees.
Board of Trustees Winter Retreat Happening 9/26/24
January 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting (“winter 2024 retreat”) on Friday, January 26, 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM in room 303 at Shoreline City Hall (17500 Midvale Ave N.; Shoreline, WA 98133). The agenda, containing the business to be transacted in this meeting, is posted to: https://www.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/board/meeting-packets-2018.aspx
The January 26, 2024 special meeting will be recorded and the video, available, when Board materials are posted for the next regular meeting on February 28, 2024.
The remote option (via Zoom) for the January 26, 2024 special meeting:
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88349708605
• (253) 215-8782
Meeting ID: 883 4970 8605
All Board of Trustees meetings include the opportunity for public comment. Public comment(s) during the January 26, 2024 Communication from the Public segment will be presented to the Board verbally.
• For attendees attending in-person: Please sign-up to provide a public comment on the speaker sign-in sheet in Shoreline City Hall’s room 303 between 8:45 AM–9:00 AM on January 26, 2024.
• For attendees connecting online: Please sign up to provide a public comment via the Chat function in Zoom between 8:45 AM–9:00 AM on January 26, 2024.
The Board Chair will call upon each speaker signed up to provide public comment. The total public comment period at the January 26, 2024 meeting will be no more than ten (10) minutes with up to two (2) minutes allotted per speaker. Adjustments to the two (2) minute allotment will be made if more than five (5) individuals sign up to speak. (For the entering of a public comment into the record and attaching to the minutes of the January 26, 2024 meeting, please send written public comment to Board Secretary Lori Yonemitsu at lyonemitsu@shoreline.edu following the January 26, 2024 meeting.)
Announcement: Passing of Former Shoreline Community College Trustee Roger Olstad
January 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Former Shoreline Community College Trustee Roger Olstad passed away in October of 2023.
A long-time resident of Lake Forest Park, Mr. Olstad was appointed to the College’s Board of Trustees by former Governor Christine Gregoire and began his term in October 2006. During his six and a half years as a trustee, Mr. Olstad served as Board Chair, Board Vice Chair, and Legislative Liaison to the state’s community and technical college trustee association.
Roger Olstad Obituary – The Seattle Times
https://obituaries.seattletimes.com/obituary/roger-olstad-1088996215
Board of Trustees Special Meeting Wed. 9/27/23
September 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 beginning at 4:30 PM in room 1010M (the “Board Room”) in building 1000 (the “Administration building). The agenda containing the business to be transacted in this meeting is posted to the Board of Trustees Meeting Packets.
Date: Wednesday September 27, 2023
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Location: Board Room (#1010M)- Bldg. 1000 (and also online via Zoom)
The September 27, 2023 special meeting will be recorded and the video, available, when Board materials are posted for the next regular meeting on October 25, 2023.
The remote option (via Zoom) for the September 27, 2023 special meeting:
• us02web.zoom.us…
• (253) 215-8782
Meeting ID: 883 4970 8605
All Board of Trustees meetings include the opportunity for public comment. Public comment(s) during the September 27, 2023 Communication from the Public segment will be presented to the Board verbally.
• For attendees attending in-person: Please sign-up to provide a public comment on the speaker sign-in sheet in the Board Room between 4:15 PM–4:30 PM on September 27, 2023.
• For attendees connecting online: Please sign up to provide a public comment via the Chat function in Zoom between 4:15 PM–4:30 PM on September 27, 2023.
The Board Chair will call upon each speaker signed up to provide public comment. The total public comment period at the September 27, 2023 meeting will be no more than ten (10) minutes with up to two (2) minutes allotted per speaker. Adjustments to the two (2) minute allotment will be made if more than five (5) individuals sign up to speak. (For the entering of a public comment into the record and attaching to the minutes of the September 27, 2023 meeting, please send written public comment to Board Secretary Lori Yonemitsu at lyonemitsu@shoreline.edu following the September 27, 2023 meeting.)
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