Mr. Decourcy reported that:

• ●At a prior meeting, the Board reviewed a new Policy on Policies, Regulations, and Procedures and an accompanying framework encompassing 114 interim policies.
• ●In accordance with University policy, the draft policy framework was posted for a 30-day comment period, during which it was reviewed by at least two separate departments.
• ●No comments or objections were received during the comment period.

The Policy Committee requested Board approval of:

1. The Policy on Policies, Regulations, and Procedures, and
2. The full set of associated interim policies and policy framework.

MOTION by Regent Fields:

Move the Board to approve the Policy on Policies, Regulations and Procedures and the interim policies and framework established by the Policy Committee.

Seconded by Regent Childs and passed without dissent.

VI. Closing Remarks

In closing, Chair Dukes:

• ●Thanked the Regents and University leadership for their time, service, and active participation, noting the Board’s critical role in guiding Kentucky State University “onward and upward” in service to its students and stakeholders.
• ●Welcomed and recognized new Regents Grimshaw, Stringer, Childs, and Obielodan, expressing appreciation for their willingness to serve and optimism about the work ahead.
• ●Noted that the meeting coincided with first-year student move-in day, encouraging everyone to match students' energy and enthusiasm for the coming academic year.
• ●Expressed confidence in the University's continued progress toward completing its financial audits through FY 2025 and addressing the remaining SACSCOC standards.
• ●Extended special birthday wishes to Regent Edward Hatchett, recognizing his 58th birthday during the meeting.

VII. Adjournment

MOTION by Regent Fields:

Move the Board to adjourn.

Seconded by Regent Obielodan and passed without dissent.