BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
OF NEWTON-McDONALD COUNTIES, MISSOURI
3/24/2025
There being a quorum present, the meeting of the Crowder College Board of Trustees of the Community College District of Newton-McDonald Counties, Missouri, was called to order by Board Chair, Mr. Andy Wood, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, 3/24/2025. Members present at the meeting were:
Andy Wood, Chair
Diane Andris, Vice-Chair
Vickie Barnes, Treasurer
Don McBride, Member
Also attending the meeting were:
Chett Daniel, Interim President
Elizabeth Armstrong, Executive Assistant to the President
Al Stadler, Vice President of Information Services
Andrew Nwanne, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Joe Brenner, Vice President of Finance
Tiffany Slinkard, Vice President of Student Affairs
Jamie Ward, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Paul Schlag, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Josh Carter, Interim Associate Vice President of Career and Technical Education
Jared Brown, Associate Vice President of Finance
Ed Barlow, Workforce Training and Development Solutions
Wade Williams, Institutional Advancement Director
Aaron Sumler, Teacher Education Division Chair
Greg Murdock, Accounting Instructor
Eric Deatherage, Lee Library Director
Brandi Arthur, Athletics Director
Richard Fretwell, Assistant Softball Coach
Nikki Keck, Softball Coach
Mark Fitch, Webb City Center Director
Joani Zibert, Grants Director
Shannon Hatfield, Upward Bound/Talent Search Director
Hunter Hames, Talent Search Administrative Assistant
Sandra Wilson, Nursing Director
Cindy Brown, Public Information Director
Jonathan Paul, Physical Plant Director
Michael Tarrant, Maintenance Supervisor
Aaron Divine, McDonald County Director
Melissa Smith, Post Secondary CTE Director
Cassie Hale, Human Resources Director
Stephanie Witcher, Communications Division Chair
John Larson, Nevada Center Director
Denna Clymer, Social Sciences Division Chair
Steven Wolven, Allied Health Director
Gilbert Towns, Chief of Police
Jessica Struckhoff, Paragon Architecture
A few moments of silence were observed to prepare for the meeting.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the February 24 regular meeting and March 12 retreat were approved as written and previously distributed.
Financial Reports
Mr. Wood noted the monthly cash flow statement for February 2025. Dr. Pierson responded to additional questions from Board members as needed. Checks in the amount of $786,112.77 were reviewed. The rest of the current fund balances and agency accounts were reviewed.
Agency Accounts Policy – Second Reading
Dr. Daniel stated there have been no changes since the first reading.
Bi-Annual Review of Board Policies and Procedures
The informational purchase amount and inventory policy language were modified as requested during the first reading at the March 12 retreat.
Joplin ATTC Lease Extension
Dr. Daniel stated we hope to move into the new building by January 2026. Discussion took place regarding the moving of equipment.
Bond Resolution
Dr. Daniel and Mr. Williams discussed the intention behind the bond resolution for the Joplin building project. Mr. Brenner discussed the bond resolution amount, and the facilities corporation makeup.
A MOTION to approve the consent agenda was made by Ms. Barnes, seconded by Ms. Andris, and unanimously carried.
Personnel
Dr. Daniel recommended approval of the following personnel changes:
Retirement of Suzanne Prior, Communications Instructor.
Resignation of Twyla Evans, Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator, Aubreigh Fowler, Behavior Technician, Kellie Faulkinberry, CTEC Office/Instructional Assistant, Brandy Blanton, Vet Tech Lab Assistant, and Julie Miller, AEL/ELL Instructor.
Change of status of Josh Carter from Director of Secondary CTE to Interim AVP of CTE, Rebecca Sumler from Upward Bound Academic Coordinator to Upward Bound Assistant Director, Tony Savage from AEL Workforce Specialist to AEL Assistant Director, and Dace Youngblood from Full Time RAISE ELL Instructor to Part Time RAISE ELL Instructor.
Employment of Brian King, Campus Security Officer, and Hunter Hames, Talent Search Administrative Assistant, Matthew Roschevitz, Evening Custodian, and Ariel Derr, Behavior Technician.
A MOTION to approve all personnel changes was made by Ms. Andris, seconded by Ms. Barnes, and unanimously carried.
Budgets and Finances
The board was asked to vote on contract and purchase requests for MOBIUS membership and database subscriptions, OVID database subscription, McDonald County lawn care services, four PLC trainers, SMART, Child Development, and Current Biographies databases, annual subscription for OpenAthens, fleet vehicle, janitorial services, ACT Success student bootcamp, rodeo management, and fire protection contract. A MOTION to approve all contracts and purchases as requested was made by Mr. McBride, seconded by Ms. Andris, and unanimously carried.
The board was then asked to review information regarding purchases of auditing services, subscriptions for Films on Demand, hotel rooms for Cassville SSS cultural trip, motel accommodations for SkillsUSA, hotel rooms for Talent Search cultural trip, laptop computers for Surgical Technology, and fiber cabling for the Dell Reed expansion.
Facilities Master Plan Final Presentation
Ms. Struckhoff presented a review of the complete facilities master plan for the College. She reviewed the purpose of the work, the process followed, community engagement, summary of findings, classroom utilization, proposed future developments, building envelope reports, interior facility assessments, and cost estimates. Discussion took place regarding next steps, funding resources, and future opportunities.
Vehicle Use Policy – First Reading
Dr. Daniel stated this is a new policy that went through the shared governance policy change process.
Sam’s Club Policy – First Reading
Dr. Daniel stated this is a new policy that went through the shared governance policy change process.
Load, Overload, and Stipend Policy – First Reading
Dr. Daniel stated that this is a revised version of current policy that went through the shared governance policy change process. He stated the revisions expand the ability for full time faculty to take on overload assignments to meet the needs of students’ course availability needs.
President’s Update
Dr. Daniel discussed recent Surgical Technology and FBLA student accomplishments, a state bill regarding credit transfer within the state, state budget estimates, student athletics, upcoming events at the College, Joplin building fundraising strategies,
Trustees’ Comments and Announcements
Mr. Wood noted that Ms. Barnes has completed 25 years of service as Trustee for the College.
New Business
None
Executive Session
With no further agenda items, Chairman Wood called for a motion to go into closed session. At 11:40 am, the regular meeting adjourned, and a MOTION to go into closed session in accordance with: RSMo 610.021 to discuss personnel was made by Ms. Barnes, seconded by Ms. Andris, and passed unanimously on the following roll call vote:
Andris: Yes Barnes: Yes Wood: Yes
McBride: Yes
Discussion took place about personnel. At 11:51 am A MOTION to adjourn was made by Ms. Andris, seconded by Ms. Barnes, and unanimously carried on the following roll call vote:
Barnes: Yes Andris: Yes Wood: Yes
McBride: Yes
