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¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Board of Trustees Holds August Meeting

September 5, 2024 ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½

FORT PIERCE, FL (September 5, 2024) -- On Friday, August 30, 2024, the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ District Board of Trustees convened for their monthly meeting at the Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The meeting covered a wide range of topics pertaining to the ¹û¶³´«Ã½'s operations and future direction:

• Board Reorganization: Following a heartfelt recognition of outgoing Chair Tony George, the Board approved Christa Luna as its new Chair and approved Milo Thornton as Vice Chair.
• Student and Team Member Recognition: Luke Sipple, the Student Government Association (SGA) President, presented the SGA report, offering insights into student activities and concerns. The Board also issued a special proclamation recognizing Cadet Thomas M. Adams for his heroic actions during a critical incident last month. Dr. Moore honored the Team Members of the Month for July and August 2024: Christopher Faulk and April Litton, respectively. Their contributions to the college were highlighted and celebrated.
• National Recognition: Performing and Visual Arts Department Master Instructor of Theatre Alex Kanter announced the ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s recent recognition by The Kennedy Center American ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Theater Festival (KCACTF) in Washington, D.C. for Distinguished Achievement in Institutional Support for Learning Laboratory & Adaptation, underscoring the ¹û¶³´«Ã½'s commitment to promoting excellence in the performing arts and providing a transformative educational experiences for its students.
• Committee Reports: The meeting included reports from various committees, including
• Personnel & Compensation Committee, led by Vice Chair Milo Thornton, which presented a very favorable annual review of President Moore
• Board Policy Review Committee, led by Trustee Susie Caron
• Finance & Enrollment Committee, led by Trustee Brent Schirard
• ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Charter Schools Governance Committee, led by Trustee Vicki Davis
• Physical Plant Committee, led by Trustee Melissa Kindell

These reports provided comprehensive updates on different aspects of the ¹û¶³´«Ã½'s operations and future plans.

• Looking Ahead: President Moore delivered his report, outlining the ¹û¶³´«Ã½'s progress since he came to office four years ago and detailing future initiatives. Dr. Michael Hageloh presented on the ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s strategic rebranding initiative. Following his presentation, the Board gave consideration to eight logos for future adoption by the ¹û¶³´«Ã½.

The meeting demonstrated ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s commitment to transparent governance, student success, and institutional excellence. The newly reorganized Board is poised to lead ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ into another year of growth and achievement in higher education.

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¹û¶³´«Ã½ ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½: A leader in education and innovation, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½ transforms lives by offering high-quality, affordable and accessible education to the residents of Florida’s ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties through traditional and online delivery. The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ serves more than 22,000 students annually and offers more than 100 programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees, Associate degrees, technical certificates and applied technology diplomas. Learn more at .