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Board of Trustees of Montgomery College

FY24 Board of Trustees

Welcome

Annually, the Nominating Committee for the Montgomery College Board of Trustees accepts applications to serve on the board. For more information about the application process, please visit this websitenew window

The Board of Trustees of Montgomery College is the institution's legal governing body and is comprised of ten community individuals who are appointed by the governor. 

The board derives its authority from Title 16 of the Education Article of the Annotated Code of the Public General Laws of Maryland, which provides the legal basis for the control and administration of Maryland's community colleges. The board conducts its meetings in accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act using the Robert's Rules of Order for the parliamentary procedure of meetings. 

The Board of Trustees exercises general control over the College. It is empowered:

  • to establish the salaries and tenure of the president, faculty, and other employees;
  • to acquire and dispose of property;
  • to arrange for cooperative use of facilities with the Board of Education;
  • to apply for and receive gifts and grants;
  • to establish entrance requirements and approve offerings consisting of two-year transfer programs, career/technical programs, and continuing education programs;
  • to set student tuition and fees;
  • to sue and be sued;
  • to solicit bids and make contracts; and
  • to enter into collective bargaining agreements with duly elected bargaining agents of College faculty and staff.

For more information: Board of Trustees Bylaws (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)  

Upcoming Monthly Meeting 

Monday, October 14, 2024

Please check back on Wednesday, October 9 for meeting information and links to join remotely

Board of Trustees Information

Board Meetings and Agendas 

Prior to public sessions, the board typically meets in closed session to discuss one or more of the topics set forth in General Provisions Article 3-305(b) of the Maryland Code. Although members of the public are excluded from closed sessions, all closed sessions begin with a brief public session to vote on a motion to close.

Members of the public may attend and observe the vote of the board to move into closed session at the time, date, and place specified.

  • At least two weeks prior to the board meeting, individuals who need accommodations for a disability, please emailnew window
  • For location and directions about scheduled meetings on site: Central  Services Building Mapnew window

    Board of Trustees | Montgomery College 
    Central  Services Building (CT) | Suite S108
    9221 Corporate Boulevard
    Rockville, Maryland 20850
Communicating with the Board

The Board of Trustees has opportunities wherein it seeks community views on specific issues, such as the budget. Announcements of such opportunities are available on the board's website.

The Board of Trustees also invites written communication, which may be addressed to:

Board of Trustees | Montgomery College
9221 Corporate Boulevard
Rockville, Maryland 20850

Or

Email communications to the Board of Trustees | Emailnew window 

Legal Notice of Meetings

Pursuant to General Provisions article 3-302 of the Maryland Code, the Board of Trustees of Montgomery College, a public body, shall give reasonable advance notice of open meetings. Whenever reasonable, a notice under this section shall be in writing, include the date, time, and place of the sessions; and if appropriate, include a statement that a part or all of a meeting may be conducted in closed session.

The public is encouraged to check this website for the notice of Board of Trustees meetings. Click here (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) to view the latest statement to close a meeting. 

IN COMPLIANCE WITH GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE 3-302 OF THE MARYLAND CODE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE FOLLOWING: 

Monday, September 16, 2024

  • 5:30 p.m.  Public Vote to go into Closed Session
    • Room S408, Central Services Building, 9221 Corporate Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20850
    • Click here to join via Zoomnew window; Meeting ID: 919 7092 0268
    • For audio only, please call 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 919 7092 0268
  • 6:00 p.m. Public Meeting|AGENDA (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)
    • Board Room, Central Services Building, 9221 Corporate Boulevard, Rockville, Maryland 20850
    • Click here to join via Zoomnew window; Webinar ID: 990 6389 8254
    • For audio only, please call 301-715-8592; Meeting ID: 990 6389 8254

Lily Lee
Manager, Board Operations and Services
September 11, 2024

2024–2025 | Schedule of Upcoming Meetings 

The Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meetings 

2024 | September – December

  • Friday, September 6 Retreat
  • Monday, September 16
  • Monday, October 14
  • Monday, November 11
  • Monday, December 9

2025 | January-June

  • Wednesday,  January 22
  • Monday, February 17
  • Monday, March 17
  • Monday, April 21
  • Friday, May 2 Retreat
  • Monday, May 19
  • Monday, June 16
2024–2025 | Minutes and Resolutions 
2024 | September – December 

Monday, September 16

Monday, October 14

  • Record of Resolutions 
  • Official Minutes 

Monday, November 11

  • Record of Resolutions 
  • Official Minutes 

Monday, December 9

  • Record of Resolutions 
  • Official Minutes 
2025 | January – June 

Wednesday, January 22

  • Record of Resolutions 
  • Official Minutes 

Monday, February 17

  • Record of Resolutions 
  • Official Minutes 

Wednesday, March 17

  • Record of Resolutions 
  • Official Minutes 

Monday, April 21

  • Record of Resolutions 
  • Official Minutes 

Monday, May 19

  • Record of Resolutions 
  • Official Minutes 

Monday, June 16

  • Record of Resolutions 
  • Official Minutes Pending
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