SGA 9172
In CommitteeSenate
DENISE E. GIDEON
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AI Analysis
This bill formally appoints Denise E. Gideon to the Clark College Board of Trustees for a five-year term. It does not change policy or funding, but ensures continuity of governance at the college.
- Appoints Denise E. Gideon as a member of the Clark College Board of Trustees.
- Sets the term of office from October 15, 2024, to September 30, 2029.
- Fills a vacancy on the board created by the resignation or expiration of a prior trustee.
Who is affected
- Clark College students and staff — This appointment ensures continued representation for Clark County residents on the Clark College Board of Trustees, influencing decisions about curriculum, budgets, and campus leadership.
- Clark County residents and taxpayers — Residents of Clark County who use or support Clark College (including taxpayers and local businesses) will be affected by the trustee's decisions on tuition, program offerings, and facility investments.
- Denise E. Gideon (appointee) — As the newly appointed trustee, Denise E. Gideon will have voting authority on college policies, strategic plans, and oversight of the college president.
Who Is Most Affected
Students and staff may benefit from stable governance and continuity in academic and operational decisions, but this appointment alone does not directly alter their experience or outcomes.
Residents and taxpayers gain assurance of continued local representation on the board, but since the bill only fills a vacancy without changing board composition or authority, no substantive shift in fiscal or policy outcomes is expected.
Denise E. Gideon gains formal governance authority over college strategy, budget, and leadership — a position of influence — but this is a standard board appointment with no special powers or compensation beyond standard trustee duties.
As the governing body, the board’s continuity supports institutional stability; however, this bill does not alter board size, powers, or decision-making processes.
Local government (e.g., Clark County, Vancouver city) has no direct fiscal or regulatory impact from this appointment, as Clark College is a separate legal entity with its own taxing authority.