AWC board meeting set for 9 a.m. Friday

The governing board of Arizona Western College will hold its monthly business meeting Friday morning.

The panel is set to convene at 9 a.m. in the Agriculture and Science building, classroom 113.

The board, officially the Yuma/La Paz County Community College District, will hear reports from faculty, classified employee and student government associations. The board will also recognize the student of the month, Eduardo Banuelos.

Maria Chavoya, the board’s representative to the Association of District Governing Boards, will update the board on the association’s events and legislative agenda. Chavoya is also vice chair of the association’s board.

Candidates for exempt positions will be presented by Human Resources chief Kari Gardner, who may also give a review of unfilled positions. Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services Shahrooz Roohparvar will present a contract with Softdocs for a software license for document imaging and vouchers for the board’s consideration. Members of the president’s council will also update the board on their respective departments.

The board plans an executive session at 11 a.m. Friday to discuss legal matters with its counsel. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the board is set for 9 a.m. March 21 at the AWC San Luis Technology Institute.