Chancellor’s Newsletter – March 2026

College News

Student Trustee NominationsNowOpen!

Are you passionate about student leadership and advocacy?Here’syour chance to make a difference! Student trustee nominations kickedoff in early March, offering students a unique opportunity torepresenttheir peers at a District level. Learn more about qualifications, responsibilities, and the nomination process by visiting our webpage:/board/student-trustee/.

 

College Presidents’ Board Report

At each Board Meeting, the college presidents give a report on their college, highlighting events and news around the college.

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Woodland Community College News

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2026 Eagles of Excellence Awards and Fundraiser

On April 17 at 5:00 pm, WCC will host their annual Eagles of Excellence Awards Fundraiser. The annual event recognizes outstanding faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners for their contributions. This event also raises funds to support WCC student emergency grants and programs such as culinary, music, arts, and soccer. The 2026 honorees are:

  • Cay Strode, WCC Faculty
  • Louise Walker, Community Member
  • Lynne Krause, WCC Staff
  • Sergio Jacobo, WCC Alumni
  • Concilio of Yolo County, Community Partner

 

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ƽ News

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26th Annual ƽ Athletic Hall of Fame

On April 25, ƽ will hostit’s26thAnnual Athletic Hall of Fame event.This special evening honors the dedication, achievements, and lasting impact of those who have shaped the tradition of excellenceinƽ Athletics. From record-breaking performances to championship moments,we’recoming together to recognize the individuals who made it all possible.

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Come reconnect, celebrate, and be inspired by the stories and accomplishments of the Hall of Fame inductees!

 

Happenings around the college

Apr. 2-3: College Closed, Spring Break
Apr. 2: Baseball vs. Los Medanos College, 2 pm
Apr. 7: ƽ Police Academy Open House and Information Session, YC-Marysville Rm 2149, 6 pm
Apr. 7: Baseball vs. Solano College, 2 pm
Apr. 9: Baseball vs. Solano College, 2 pm
Apr. 10: Softball vs. Feather River College (DH), noon
Apr. 11: Softball vs. Lassen College (DH), Noon
Apr. 14 Tuesday Noon Recital Series, YC-Marysville, Theatre, 12 pm
Apr. 15: Deadline to apply for Spring 2026 Graduation
Apr. 16: Baseball vs. College of Marin, 2 pm
Apr. 17: Spring Play “Ok Gogol, YC-Marysville, Theatre 7:30 pm
Apr. 18: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 7:30 pm
Apr. 18: Track & Field Yuba Last Chance Meet, all day
Apr. 18: Softball vs. College of the Redwoods (DH), Noon
Apr. 19: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 2 pm
Apr. 20: Priority Registration Begins for Summer/Fall 2026
Apr. 21: Baseball vs. Contra Costa College, 2 pm
Apr. 23: MESA Transfer Ceremony, Peach Tree Golf and Country Club, 6 pm
Apr. 23: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 7:30 pm
Apr. 24: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 7:30 pm
Apr. 24: Baseball vs. Contra Costa College, 1 pm
Apr. 25: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 7:30 pm
Apr. 25: Athletic Hall of Fame, 5 pm (social), 6 pm (dinner), 7 pm (ceremony)
Apr. 26: Spring Play “Ok Gogol”, YC-Marysville, Theatre 2 pm
Apr. 26: YC Police Academy Graduation, YC-Marysville, Theatre, 6 pm
Apr. 28: ƽ Employee Recognition Ceremony, YC-Marysville, Flavors, 3 pm
Apr. 29: Spring Instrumental Concert, YC-Marysville, Theatre, 7 pm
Apr. 29: Open Enrollment Begins
Apr. 30: Police Academy Graduation, YC-Marysville, B400 (Theatre), 6 pm

Full ƽ sports schedules are
Theatre schedule can be found

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District Office News

Meet Our Staff: Jacki Sizemore, Fiscal Analyst – Payroll

Jacki serves as the District’s Fiscal Analyst for Payroll, making sure employees and student workers are paid accurately and on time.She’sbecome a go-to resource for payroll questions and has worked hard to document and improve processes along the way. Whetherit’ssomething in Colleague or beyond, if shedoesn’thave the answer,she’llfind it.

Jacki celebrates three years with the District on March 20, 2026. In that time, shehas advancedfrom Senior Accounting Technician to Payroll Technician and now Fiscal Analyst for Payroll.

When she needs to focus, Jacki listens to epic soundtracks likeGladiator,The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and music fromOutlander.

Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, especially as her four-year-old son prepares for his first T-ball season! She also loves reading and is currently immersed inThe Red Lion: The Elixir of Eternal Life.Her favorite book isInto the Water, and hertopmovies areGladiatorandGoodfellas.

One of the most valuable lessons Jacki has gainedattheDistrictis the importance of communication and collaboration. Working across departments has shown her how open dialogue, active listening, and respectful assertiveness are essential to solving challenges and reaching the best outcomes.

Her personal motto, inspired by her dad, is:“Every day above ground is a good day.”It’sa reminder to approach life with gratitude and resilience.

Her friends would describe her as dependable, detail-oriented, honest, and genuinely caring — someone who listens well and bringsa great senseof humor to any conversation. Much of her spare time is devoted to meaningful family bonding time.

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California Community Colleges Classified Employee of the Year

At the March 12,2026Board Meeting,three award winners for Classified Employee of the Year were honored and joined via Zoom. The Board adoptedto recognize and honor the commitment and outstanding services of the following classified employees:

  • Lynne Krause, Administrative Secretary II – CTE & Workforce – Woodland Community College
  • Rochelle McCauley, FKCE/ILP Specialist – ƽ & Districtwide Nominee
  • Randell Roundtree, Senior Computer and Network Specialist – District Services

The Board also endorsedthe Chancellor’s Cabinet’s recommendation that Rochelle McCauleybesubmittedto the California Community College Chancellor’s Office for consideration by the Board of Governors for the Classified Employee of the Year Award at the state level.

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Farmworkers Day Observance

On March 26, 2026, the Governor signed new state legislation designatingMarch 31 as Farmworkers Day. In alignment with state law, ƽ willobserve March 31 as Farmworkers Day. The Chancellor’s Office will provide communication in the future about whether the day will continue to be recognized as a district holiday. This change reflects a statewide decision to honor the collective contributions, dignity, and enduring impact of farmworkers, whose labor sustains our communities, our economy, and our food systems. Farmworkers Day centers the movement itself—recognizing the thousands of individuals and families whose work and advocacy have advanced equity, justice, and opportunity for generations.Over the coming months, we will take steps to update district websites, calendars, social media, and other materials that currently reference “César Chávez Day” so they accurately reflect this change.ƽ is deeply committed to ensuring our communications, instructional practices, and public information align with state law and reflectour district’s values ofrespect, justice, inclusivity, and equity. We encourage thoughtful reflection as we honor the broader farmworker movement and the many leaders and communities who have shaped it.

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Chancellor Pan’s Monthly Virtual “Open Door” Sessions

Chancellor Pan offers monthly virtual Chancellor’s Open-Door sessions.As a reminder, these informal gatherings provide faculty, staff, and students across the ƽ an opportunity to engage directly with the Chancellor.Have a question, idea, or just want to say hello? Stop by virtually and join the conversation.

The sessions will be held via and the schedule is as follows:

  • Friday, April 17: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*dates are subject to change

 

District Holiday Closures

Thursday, April2– Friday, April3: Spring Recess

Next Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trusteesnextregular meetingison Thursday,April 9,2026atƽ.Theagenda will be released72-hours prior to the meeting

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Fiscal Updates

District Budget Update: Upcoming Board Consideration of FY 2025–26 Revision and FY 2026–27 Tentative Budget

The ƽ is providing an update on the Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget andanticipatedGoverning Board actions related to both the current and upcoming fiscal years.

FY 2025–26 Mid‑Year Budget Revision

When the Governing Board adopted the FY 2025–26 Proposed Budget on September 11, 2025, the Districtanticipatedthat a future revision would berequiredonce Yuba County completed its year‑end financial transition and issued the final cash report for June 30, 2025. Yuba County—where theDistrict’sfunds are held—implemented a new financial system, which created substantial challenges in producingaccuratecash reports for the past year and a half.These issues delayed the availability of reliable financial information needed for District reconciliation and planning.

This spring, Yuba County was finally able to produce the final June 2025 cash report, enabling theDistrictto reconcile all beginning fund balances. As a result:

  • The beginning fund balance has been updated from $28,736,474 to $30,368,795,
  • An increase of $1,632,321, which now reflects the verified cash position entering FY 2025–26.

Updated Revenue Expectations for 2025–26

The First Principal Apportionment (P‑1) currently reflects a 3.04% deficit factor, drivenlargely bythe timing of preliminary revenue estimates, which historically increase as more complete data becomes available. Combined with the Administration’s proposed $88.7 million inadditional2025–26 SCFF funding in the Governor’s Budget, no deficit is expected at Recalculation.

Based on this updated statewide information, theDistrictis adjusting its deficit factor assumption to 0% for the FY 2025–26 Mid‑Year Budget Revision andanticipatesreceiving 100% of SCFF funding for the year.

Systemwide Growth and Local Impacts

The SCFF includes a statewide growthcomponentthat is distributed proportionately across the California Community Colleges system. For 2025–26 and 2026–27:

  • The district is expected to receive a proportionate share of funded growth,
  • However, ƽ currently has unfunded growth in both the current and upcoming year, meaning theDistrictis not projected to earn growth funding under current conditions.
  • If statewide conditions change andadditionalfunded growth becomes available, theDistrictmay earn some growth funding, but it is premature to assume any growth revenue at this time.

All adjustments—including the updated beginning fund balance, removal of the deficit factor, and revised revenue expectations—are incorporated into the FY 2025–26 Mid‑Year Budget Revision, which the Governing Board will consider on April 9, 2026.

FY 2026–27 Tentative Budget

The Governing Board will consider the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–27 at its meeting on June 11, 2026. Development of the Tentative Budget will be based on:

Assumptions

  • The State’s May Revision, including the latest statewide revenue projections.
  • District revenue assumptions aligned with known state funding parameters such as:
  • Anticipated Earned Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA),
  • District’s growth (based on the state’s available funding),
  • SCFF funding levels,
  • Any other state, federal, and local adjustments known at the time.

District-Level Expenditure Assumptions

The Tentative Budget will include adjustments necessary to meet all District obligations, including:

  • Collective bargaining agreement increases,
  • Step and column salary increases,
  • Health benefits cost increases,
  • Pension contribution increases (STRS and PERS),
  • Inflationary costs, including:
  • Software licensing and technology subscriptions,
  • Services and operating contracts,
  • Supplies and other ongoing operational expenses.

Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility

TheDistrictremainscommitted to transparent, responsible, and data‑informed financial stewardship. We appreciate the continued support of our district community as the Governing Board considers both the FY 2025–26 Mid‑Year Budget Revision and the FY 2026–27 Tentative Budget.

Health Benefits Update (TCSIG)

As part of theDistrict’sbudget planning for the FY 2026–27 Tentative Budget, it is important to note that the Tri‑County Schools Insurance Group (TCSIG) has experienced significant increases in overall health care costsas a result ofclaims experience and migration of the plans. In response, TCSIG has adopted a two‑year strategy to gradually phase in premium increases across its medical plans.

For the upcoming benefit year, TCSIG has approved the followinganticipatedpremium increases:

  • PPO Plans (Premier Plus, Premier, Standard, Basic): 4.8% increase
  • High DeductibleHealth Plans (CDHP, PPO Low, CDHP Low): 17.6% increase
  • Kaiser: 10% increase
  • Dental and Vision Plans: 0% increase

In previous years,high deductiblehealth plans were not covering their full cost, resulting in these plans being supplemented by other plan types. To address the imbalance—and to limit potential migration from PPO plans into underpriced high‑deductible options due to PPO premium increases—TCSIG is adjusting premiums for high‑deductible plans this year to stay on the course of the adjusting premiums over the two years.

These cost adjustments will be incorporated into theDistrict’sexpenditure assumptions for the FY 2026–27 Tentative Budget, alongside other required adjustments such as step and column increases, collective bargaining requirements, rising pension costs, and inflationary pressures on subscriptions, software, services, and supplies.

Additionalinformation about medical plan changes and the open enrollment process will be provided by Human Resources in the coming weeks.

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Mission Statement: ƽ provides all individuals in our diverse communities access to high-quality, affordable higher education that is responsive to student needs. Our mission is to inspire and advocate for student success through our passion and commitment to teaching, learning, and social justice.

Vision: Our vision is to empower our students and strengthen our communities by providing equitable, student-centered learning opportunities.

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