By Jesse Rodriguez
The Navarro College Board of Trustees held a well-attended meeting this past Thursday, as the trustees recognized three members to be elected officers. Chairman Phil Judson, Vice Chairman Richard L. Aldama and Secretary Treasurer Faith Boyd. In addition, the Trustees welcomed John Paul Ross as a new member of the board.
A sizable portion of the meeting was allotted to the budgets of the several projects going on around the campus, including the Albritton Building renovation project.
The Albritton buildings projected cost for renovation started at $12 million when the demolition of the insideportions began in the spring. With new understanding of the project the guaranteed maximum price for completion is $11,531,223 a 4% improvement in budget which gained board approval.
Other budget proposals were discussed about renovations to the Walker Dining Hall as well as more lenient dining options available to students. Including later hours, and a new flexible option for the meal plan.
This motion gained approval from the board and is expected to go into effect in the fall of 2025. The meeting concluded with words from district President Dr. Kevin G. Fegan, discussing items upcoming on the calendar and thanking the Board of Trustees for their service.