MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
OF NEWTON-McDONALD COUNTIES, MISSOURI
July 24, 2017
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 10:01 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017, in the Crowder College Student Center Fireside Room.
Members present for the meeting were:
Andy Wood, Chair
Diane Andris, Member
Vickie Barnes, Treasurer
Rick Butler, Vice Chair
Al Chapman, Secretary
Larry Vancuren, Member
Also attending the meeting were:
Jennifer Methvin, President
Martha Nimmo, Administrative Assistant to the President
Cindy Brown, Director of Public Information
Kristi Chapman, One Stop Admissions Recruiter & Advisor
Kathy Collier, Grants Director
Glenn Coltharp, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Mitch Cordray, Director of Information Technology
Christina Cullers, Controller
Chett Daniel, Director of Institutional Research
JP Dickey, Director of Admissions
Aaron Divine, Director, McDonald County Instructional Center
Kristi Enloe, Accounts Payable Assistant
Sarah Horine, International Program Coordinator & Advisor
Mickie Mahan, Associate Vice President of Information Services
Adam Morris, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Melissa Oates, Director of MARET Center
Monte Padgett, Director, Nevada Instructional Center
Michelle Paul, Director of Human Resources
Amy Rand, Vice President of Finance
Angela Seymour, Director, Cassville Instructional Center
Tiffany Slinkard, Vice President of Student Affairs
Melissa Smith, Director, Concurrent Enrollment and Regional Centers
Eddie Stephens, Associate Vice President, Career and Technical Education
Kerry Whitehead, Education Technology Specialist
Joelle Cannon, District Director, Senator Blunt’s Springfield Office
A few moments of silence were observed to prepare for the meeting. Mr. Wood asked if there were any objections to amending the Board Agenda to include a closed session at the end of the meeting regarding real estate. There being no objections, the Agenda was amended to include a closed session following the regular meeting.
The following new employees were introduced and welcomed: Erin Cooley, Upward Bound Academic Liaison; Taylor Juenger, UB Math/Science Academic Coordinator; Elaine Cox, System Administrator, IT; Derek Sanders, Computer Technician, IT; Kerry Whitehead, Education Technology Specialist and Tammy Holmes, Nursing Support Specialist.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the June 23rd work session and the June 26th regular meeting were approved as written and previously distributed.
Financial Reports
Mr. Wood noted the monthly cash flow statement which is the fiscal year-end report showing an anticipated bank balance as of July 31st of over $3M. Dr. Methvin said this is a much healthier balance by about $1M than this time a year ago.
Mr. Wood agreed saying various questions have already been answered regarding the regular checks written which are from June 9 to 30 and July 1 to 10, 2017. Checks in the amount of $1,851,924.85 were approved ON MOTION by Mr. Butler, seconded by Mr. Vancuren, and unanimously carried. The current fund balances and agency funds were reviewed. Mrs. Andris asked where the reserve funds reside, and Dr. Methvin said they are not in a separate account as they are “cash on hand” or deposits in current checking accounts which should be at least 15% of our operating budget at all times. Mr. Wood asked under Transport Training, “what is a ‘refresher course’?”
