Board of Trustees

SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College is governed by a Board that consists of ten members who are appointed in compliance with Section 6306 of the New York State Education Law. Two members are appointed by the Fulton County Board of Supervisors and two are appointed by the Montgomery County Legislature, with one member alternating appointment by either Fulton or Montgomery Counties. Four members are appointed by the Governor, consisting of two appointees from Fulton County and two appointees from Montgomery County. Each of the local or Governor’s appointees serves a seven-year term. The tenth member of the board is elected by and from among the students of the College and who serves a one-year term.

The duties and responsibilities of the Board are set forth in New York State Education Law, Section 6306, subdivisions 2 through 8-a (Appendix 1) and 8NYCRR, Section 604.2 (Appendix II).

The FM Board of Trustees meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of the month unless otherwise posted. Meeting dates and times are published in advance and are available online. Agendas and past meeting minutes are posted after they are approved by the Board.

Board Policies and Related Information

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Board of Trustee Meeting Information 2024-2025

BOT September 2024 Agenda
BOT September 2024 Meeting Video

BOT October 2024 Agenda
BOT October 2024 Meeting Video

BOT November 2024 Agenda
BOT November 2024 Meeting Video

BOT December 2024 Agenda

Board of Trustee Meeting Information 2022-2023

BOT August 2023 Agenda - Meeting Canceled
BOT August 2023 Meeting Video - Meeting Canceled

BOT July 2023 Agenda
BOT July 2023 Meeting Video

BOT June 2023 Agenda
BOT June 2023 Meeting Video - No Video Available

BOT May 2023 Agenda
BOT May 2023 Meeting Video

BOT April 2023 Agenda
BOT April 2023 Meeting Video

BOT March 2023 Agenda
BOT March 2023 Meeting Video

BOT February 2023 Agenda
BOT February 2023 Meeting Video

BOT January 2023 Agenda - Meeting Canceled
BOT January 2023 Meeting Video - Meeting Canceled

BOT December 2022 Agenda
BOT December 2022 Meeting Video

BOT November 2022 Agenda
BOT November 2022 Meeting Video

BOT October 2022 Agenda
BOT October 2022 Meeting Video

BOT September 2022 Agenda
BOT September 2022 Meeting Video

Board of Trustee Goals and Objectives

Student Success

Provide leadership to support the educational goals and access for our students.
Support efforts to promote effective practices that address college readiness and student retention.

Community

Provide leadership as the college engages with the community to address issues, challenges, and opportunities of mutual interest and concern.
Promote community connectivity to support economic impact.
Cultivate and celebrate diversity on the campus and in the surrounding community.

Fiscal Stewardship

Review, discuss, and approve annual college budget.
Monitor budget and maintain due diligence related to fiscal responsibility.

Institutional Quality & Effectiveness

Monitor progress of meeting the Strategic Goals and Mission of FMCC.
Monitor progress toward meeting MSCHE accreditation standards.
Monitor implementation of comprehensive plans (e.g. Academic, Facilities Master, Technology, Student Affairs.)
Participate in Strategic Planning, Budget Planning, and accreditation processes.

Board of Trustee Effectiveness

Provide orientation and mentorship for new Trustees.
Foster constructive working relationships with all Trustees that results in the Board functioning as a team.
Engage in professional development.
Conduct regular self-evaluations and evaluations of BOT Goals.
Develop, implement, and assess college policies that support the Mission.