District Governing Board
District Governing Board Members Joseph Smith, Nat White, Marie Peoples, Patty Garcia, and Patrick Hurley.
Messages can be left for Board Members at this number: 928-226-4217. Please contact the Office of the President at 928-226-4217 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information on District Governing Board meetings or to submit agenda items.
Governing Board members are elected officials representing various districts throughout Coconino County. For information on the election process, contact the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools at 928-679-8070.
Board Meeting Information
- Times and Places of the Board meetings are subject to change – please check this page for the latest updates.
- Agendas are posted no less than 24 hours prior to each meeting.
- Notice (agendas) of meetings are posted on this webpage as well as at the entrance to the Lone Tree Campus Administrative Building.
- Minutes are posted as a courtesy to the public. Minutes are not posted until they have been approved at the next regular board meeting (minutes may not be approved at special meetings). Draft copies of minutes or a recording of District Governing Board meetings are available three business days after each meeting per A.R.S. § 38-438-D.
2019 Meeting Information, Agendas, and Minutes
| Meeting Date | Location | Start Time | Materials | Meeting Type | Agenda Item Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | January 3, 2019 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| January 28, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Budget Retreat | N/A | |
| February 6, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Budget Retreat Follow Up | N/A | |
| February 20, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | CANCELED | Work Session | February 7, 2019 |
March 13, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | February 28, 2019 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| April 17, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | April 4, 2019 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| May 15, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | May 2, 2019 | |
| TNT/Budget/Special Meetings | |||||
| Regular Meeting | |||||
| June 17, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Round Table Discussion | N/A | |
| August 1-2, 2019 | See Agenda | See Agenda | Retreat | N/A | |
| August 21, 2019 | Page - D9 | 1:30 pm | Regular Meeting | August 8, 2019 | |
| August 23, 2019 | Lone Tree Room 301 | 4:30 pm | Special Meeting | N/A | |
| September 18, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | September 5, 2019 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting - Joint Meeting with the Foundation Board | ||||
| October 29, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Agenda | Work Session | October 16, 2019 |
| 5:30 pm | Agenda | Regular Meeting | |||
| December 10, 2019 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Agenda | Work Session | November 27, 2019 |
| 6:00 pm | Agenda | Regular Meeting |
Notice of Non-Meetings of the Coconino Community College District Governing Board
Board members are attending the following events in 2019. Although a quorum of members may be present during these events, no meeting will be held and no Board business will be discussed.
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| January 11, 2019 | All College Breakfast | 7:45 am | Lone Tree Commons |
| February 8, 2019 | Flagstaff Chamber Annual Meeting and Athena Awards | 11:30 am | High Country Conference Center |
| March 2, 2019 | Viola Awards | 5:00 pm | High Country Conference Center |
| March 6, 2019 | United Way Recognition Event | 11:30 am | Little America |
| March 7, 2019 | NAU Community Breakfast | 7:30 am | High Country Conference Center |
| March 29, 2019 | Cesar Chavez Community Recognition Celebration | 7:30 am | American Legion |
| April 17, 2019 | Red Cross Community Leaders Breakfast | 7:30 am | High Country Conference Center |
| April 26, 2019 | Palette to Palate | 5:30 pm | Lone Tree Commons |
| May 8, 2019 | Student Awards Ceremony | 5:30 pm | Lone Tree Commons |
| May 9, 2019 | Nursing Pinning Ceremony | 5:30 pm | Lone Tree Commons |
| May 10, 2019 | Commencement Ceremonies | 10:00 am and 2:00 pm | Lone Tree Commons |
| June 27, 2019 | Bon Voyage Party for Ali Applin | 2:30 pm | Lone Tree Board Room |
| July 4, 2019 | Flagstaff Fourth of July Parade Williams Fourth of July Parade | 9:00 am 6:00 pm | Downtown Flagstaff Downtown Williams |
| July 23, 2019 | Flagstaff Community Band Benefit Concert for the Museum Fire | 7:30 pm | Lone Tree Commons |
| August 15, 2019 | All College Breakfast | 8:00 am | Lone Tree Commons |
| August 21, 2019 | Celebration for DGB Members Lloyd Hammonds and Joseph R. Smith | 12:00 pm | Page - D9 |
| September 6, 2019 | Foundation Annual Meeting and Scholarship Breakfast | 7:30 am | Lone Tree Commons |
| September 30, 2019 | Scott Talboom Retirement Party | 11:00 am | Lone Tree Board Room |
| November 23, 2019 | CCC Holiday Celebration | 5:00 pm | Twin Arrows |
| December 11, 2019 | CCC Champions Holiday Gathering | 5:30 pm | Comet Art Gallery |
2018 Meeting Information, Agendas, and Minutes
| Meeting Date | Location | Start Time | Materials | Meeting Type | Agenda Item Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | January 4, 2018 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| January 22, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | CANCELED | Budget Retreat | N/A |
| February 6, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Budget Retreat | N/A | |
| February 21, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | February 8, 2018 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
March 14, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | March 1, 2018 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| April 3, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Round Table Discussion | N/A | |
| April 23, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | April 5, 2018 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| May 21, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | May 3, 2018 | |
| 5:30 pm | Truth in Taxation Hearing, Budget Hearing, Special Budget Meeting | ||||
| 5:45 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| June 18, 2018 | Fourth Street Innovation Center Room C4 | 4:00 pm | Work Session | June 7, 2018 | |
| 6:00 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| July 18, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | CANCELLED | Work Session and Regular Meeting | July 5, 2018 |
| August 15, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | August 2, 2018 | |
| 6:00 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| September 7, 2018 | Lone Tree Commons Area | 7:30 am | Agenda | Foundation Annual Meeting and Scholarship Breakfast | N/A |
| September 13-14, 2018 | See agenda | See agenda | Retreat | N/A | |
| September 19, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | September 6, 2018 | |
| 5:30 pm | Joint Meeting with Foundation Board | ||||
| October 2, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | CANCELLED | Round Table Discussion | N/A |
| October 11, 2018 | Harkins Theatres | 5:30 pm | Agenda | Special Meeting - Lunar Legacy Movie Screening | N/A |
| October 17, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | October 11, 2018 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| October 24-27, 2018 | See agenda | See agenda | Agenda | ACCT Leadership Congress | N/A |
| November 14, 2018 | Lone Tree Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | November 1, 2018 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting |
2017 Meeting Information, Agendas, and Minutes
Times and Places of the Board meetings are subject to change – please check
this page for the latest updates.
Please contact the Office of the President at 928-226-4217 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional information on District Governing Board meetings or to submit agenda items.
Agendas are posted no less than 24 hours prior to each meeting.
Notice (agendas) of meetings are posted on this webpage as well as at the entrance to the Lone Tree Campus Administrative Building.
Minutes are posted as a courtesy to the public. Minutes are not posted until they have been approved at the next regular board meeting (minutes may not be approved at special meetings). Draft copies of minutes are available from the Office of the President three business days following a board meeting.
| Meeting Date | Location | Start Time | Materials | Meeting Type | Agenda Item Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 3 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:30 pm | Special - Work Session | N/A | |
| January 20 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Special - Swearing In Ceremony CANCELLED | N/A | |
| January 25 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | January 12 | |
| 6:00 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| February 13 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 5:00 pm | Round Table | N/A | |
| February 17 | Lone Tree Board Room | 5:00 pm | Agenda | Swearing In Ceremony | N/A |
| February 22 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | February 9 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| March 22 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | March 6 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular | ||||
| April 7 | Lone Tree - Commons | 8:00 am | Agenda | Employee Development Day | N/A |
| April 26 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | April 13 | |
| 5:45 pm | Regular | ||||
| April 28 | Lone Tree - Commons | 5:30 pm | Agenda | Palette to Palate | N/A |
| May 9 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 5:00 pm | Round Table | N/A | |
| May 10, 11, 12 | Varies-see agenda | Varies-see agenda | Special - Commencement Week Activities | N/A | |
| May 24 | Fourth Street - C4 | 4:00 pm | Work Session | May 11 | |
| 5:30 pm | TNT, Budget, and Special Meetings | ||||
| 5:45 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| June 9 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 10:00 am | Agenda | Special Meeting - AADGB | N/A |
| July 12 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 5:00 pm | Agenda | Special - Welcome Reception | N/A |
| 6:00 pm | Special | ||||
| August 3-4 | Thornager's on Kiltie Lane | August 3rd: 4:00 pm August 4th: 8:30 am | Retreat | N/A | |
| August 4 | Museum of Northern Arizona | 6:00 pm | Agenda | Special - Museum Reception | N/A |
| August 11 | Fourth Street | 11:00 am | Agenda | Special - Food Truck Friday | N/A |
| August 21 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | August 2 | |
| 5:15 pm | Regular Meeting | ||||
| September 8 | Lone Tree - Commons | 7:30 am | Agenda | Special - Foundation Annual Meeting | N/A |
| September 20 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Joint Meeting with Foundation Board | September 7 | |
| 5:30 pm | |||||
| October 11 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 5:00 pm | Round Table | N/A | |
| October 18 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | October 5 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular | ||||
| November 9 | NAU - High Country Conference Center | 8:00 am | Agenda | Special - NAU Economic Outlook Conference | N/A |
| December 13 | Lone Tree - Board Room | 4:00 pm | Work Session | November 30 | |
| 5:30 pm | Regular Meeting |
2016 Meeting Information, Agendas, and Minutes
| Meeting Date | Agenda Item Due Date | Location | Meeting Type | Start Time | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27 | January 14 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Regular | 5:30 pm | ||||
| February 9 | N/A | Flagstaff City Council Chambers | Special | 4:30 pm | Agenda |
| February 17 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Commons | Special | 5:30 pm | Agenda |
| February 24 | February 11 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Regular | 5:45 pm | ||||
| February 27 | N/A | Retreat | Retreat | 9:00 am | |
| March 23 | March 7 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Regular | 5:30 pm | ||||
| April 27 | April 14 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Regular | 6:30 pm | ||||
| April 29 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Commons | Special - Palette to Palate | 5:30 pm | |
| May 11, 12 and 13 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Commons | Special - Student recognition and commencement | Varies (see agenda) | Agenda |
| May 25 | May 12 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Truth in Taxation, Budget, Special Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
| Regular Meeting | 6:00 pm | ||||
| June 29 | June 16 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Special Meeting | 5:45 pm | ||||
| July 4 | N/A | City of Flagstaff Fourth of July Parade | Special Meeting | 9:00 am | Agenda |
| July 27 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Special Meeting | 5:00 pm | |
| August 4 and 5 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Room 537 | Retreat | Varies-see agenda | |
| August 24 | August 11 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Joint Meeting with Foundation Board/Regular Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
| September 21 | N/A | Little America Hotel | Special Meeting - United Way Kickoff Luncheon | 11:30 am | Agenda |
| September 28 | September 15 | Fourth Street Campus - Room C3 | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Regular Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
| October 3-8 | N/A | New Orleans, Louisiana | ACCT Congress | Varies | Agenda |
| October 26 | October 13 | Page Instructional Site - D7 | Work Session | 10:00 am | |
| Regular Meeting | 11:00 am | ||||
| November Special Events | N/A | Varies | See Agenda | See Agenda | Agenda |
| November 9 | October 27 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Regular Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
| November 29 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Special Event | 12:00 pm | Agenda |
2015 Agendas and Minutes
| Meeting Date | Agenda Item Due Date | Location | Meeting Type | Start Time | Materials* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27 | January 15 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Regular Meeting | 5:45 pm | ||||
| February 5 | N/A | Arizona State Legislature | Special Meeting | 1:00 pm | |
| February 24 | February 12 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Regular Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
| March 24 | March 6 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Regular Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
April 10 April 11 | N/A | Gateway Community College | Special Meeting | 12:00 pm 8:30 am | Agenda |
April 23 April 24 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room Lone Tree Campus - Commons | Special Meeting Special Meeting | 4:00 pm 5:30 pm | Agenda |
| April 28 | April 16 | Page Instructional Site - Room D9 | Work Session | 1:15 pm | |
| Regular Meeting | 3:30 pm | ||||
Commencement Week Events May 6-8 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus- Commons Area | Special Meetings | Varies - See Agenda for Details | Agenda |
May 8 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Room 537 | Special Meeting | 1:30 pm | |
| May 26 | May 14 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
TNT, Budget and Special Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
Regular Meeting | 6:30 pm | ||||
| June 9 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Special Meeting | 5:00 pm | |
| June 11 | N/A | Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Office | Special Meeting | 1:00 pm | |
| June 16 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Special Meeting | 5:00 pm | |
| June 23 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Special Meeting | 4:00 pm | |
| June 29-30 | N/A | Lowell Observatory | Retreat | 8:00 am | |
| July 1 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room and Campus Commons | Special Meeting | 9:30 am 12:00 pm |
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| July 28 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
| Special Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
| August 11 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - APS Room (537) | Special Meeting | 8:30 am | |
| August 18 | August 7 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Regular Meeting | 5:00 pm | ||||
| August 24-26 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room and Room 537 | Special Meeting - Presidential Search | Varies - See agenda | |
| September 1 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Special meeting | 5:30 pm | |
| September 14 | N/A | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Special meeting | 5:30 pm | |
| September 22 | September 10 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Joint Meeting with CCC Foundation Board | 5:30 pm | ||||
| October 13-17 | N/A | ACCT Leadership Congress San Diego, CA | Manchester Grand Hyatt | Varies | Agenda |
| October 27 | October 15 | Fourth Street Campus - TBD | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Regular Meeting | 5:30 pm | ||||
| November 17 | November 5 | Lone Tree Campus - Board Room | Work Session | 4:00 pm | |
Regular Meeting | 5:15 pm |
Board Members
Nathaniel “Nat” White
Board Member
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Foundation Representative/AADGB Alternate
District 1 - Term expires 12/31/2020
Dr. Nat White has served on the CCC District Governing Board since January 1999. He currently represents the District Governing Board on the Coconino Community College Foundation Board. White’s civic contributions have included serving on the Flagstaff City Council, the Technical Research Innovation Fund, the Flagstaff/Coconino County Library Foundation Board and the Sustainable Economic Development initiative. White came to Flagstaff in 1969 to work at Lowell Observatory as an astronomer. He has been the program manager for the Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer at Anderson Mesa south of Flagstaff. White retired in April 2007 from Lowell Observatory where he maintains the position of adjunct astronomer.
Ms. Patricia A. Garcia
Board Chair
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District 2 - Term expires 12/31/2022
Ms. Patricia Garcia was sworn into her first elected six-year term on the CCC District Governing Board on January 25, 2011. She is a native of Flagstaff and has been actively involved in the Flagstaff Community as a graduate of the Flagstaff Leadership Program, Flagstaff 20/20 Vision Task Force Member, United Way Board Member and Past President, Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commissioner, and has served on many other boards and commissions. Garcia earned her bachelors' and master's degrees at Northern Arizona University and looks forward to fostering the continued partnership between CCC and NAU.
Dr. Marie Peoples
Board Member
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District 3 - Term expires 12/31/2022
Currently, Dr. Peoples is the Deputy County Manager for Coconino County. Previously she served as the Chief Health Officer for Coconino County Public Health Services District, before that Dr. Peoples has served as the Chief of the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health for the state of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and as the Director for the Cole County (Missouri) Health Department. Dr. Peoples was elected to the Jefferson City (Missouri) School Board, a member of the St. Mary’s Hospital Board of Governors and a member of the Board of Directors for Boys and Girls Club of the Capital City Jefferson City Missouri. Dr. Peoples has also taught undergraduate, graduate and doctoral courses for the University of Phoenix for the past 12 years. Throughout her career, community service, and volunteer work, Dr. Peoples has strived to empower women and minorities to achieve their dreams.
Mr. Patrick Hurley
Board Member
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Alliance Representative
District 4 - Term expires 12/31/2020
CCC District Governing Board member Patrick Hurley has served the College for more than two decades on the Citizens' Advisory Committee, CCC Foundation Board of Directors, including President, and as a District Governing Board member and chair. As the owner of Construction Management Associates, Inc., Mr. Hurley offers construction management and general contracting services. He received his education from the Colorado community college system and civil engineering training at Colorado State University. Early business years included constructing and managing residential and heavy commercial projects in Colorado and work as a construction engineer on projects such as a nuclear power plant in Illinois and the worlds’ largest natural gas liquefaction facility in Saudi Arabia. A Flagstaff resident for 28 years, Hurley has been active in many community organizations.
Mr. Joseph R. Smith
Board Member
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District 5 - Term expires 12/31/2020 (Appointed August 2019)
Joseph R. Smith was born in Flagstaff and raised in Page so is a product of Coconino County, Arizona. He is a member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation located in Camp Verde. Mr. Smith began his college education through the community college system at Mesa Community College. He then moved to Arizona State University where he received undergraduate degrees in psychology and criminal justice. Since 2012, Mr. Smith has been part of the management team at Antelope Point Marina in Page and currently serves as Assistant General Manager. Prior to being appointed to the District Governing Board, Mr. Smith served on the Coconino Community College Foundation Board of Directors for three years.