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NANTICOKE — Prior to a meeting this week, new Luzerne County Community College trustees were sworn into office.
State Supreme Court Judge Correale Stevens administered the oath of office to five trustees, who will each serve for six years: attorney Christopher Slusser, attorney Catherine O’Donnell, Dr. Bernard Graham, James Dennis, and Joan Blewitt, who returns to the board for an additional term.
LCCC also learned it is in compliance with good financial practices, according to an audit.
The 2017 audit, performed by accounting firm MaherDuessel, deemed the school’s financial statements in compliance with true and fair accounting practices.
“This is consistent with last year’s audit, in which we were also in compliance,” said Cheryl Baur, controller.
The report shows total assets of the institution for 2017 have declined slightly from 2016 — from $88,321,888 to $86,509,231. Liabilities also increased slightly from $38,679,002 in 2016 to $39,119,123.
The board also announced an upcoming legislative breakfast scheduled for April 20 and encouraged attendance.
Board member Lynn Distasio pointed out: “The breakfast would give you a chance to talk with local legislators.”
In other business, the board:
• Approved a capital application to the state Department of Education and authorized matching funds if approved for:
— New facility lease, Scranton: $299,000
— Main parking lot paving: $1,200,000
— Roof replacement for buildings 6 and 14: $472,000
— Public Safety Training Institute firing range: $300,000
• Awarded the position of website auditor to Siteimprove, deemed the lowest responsible bidder at $22,380.
• Approved the addition of a “Human Services: Addiction Recovery” major to prepare students for work in the drug and alcohol field.