MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT OF NEWTON-McDONALD COUNTIES, MISSOURI
June 28, 2021
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 9:59 am. on Monday, June 28, 2021, at the Webb City Campus.
Members present for the meeting were:
Andy Wood, Chair
Diane Andris, Member
Rick Butler, Vice Chair
Al Chapman, Secretary
Larry Vancuren, Member
Vicki Barnes, Treasurer
Also attending the meeting were:
Tiffany Marion, Administrative Assistant to VP of Finance and President
Joseph Brenner, Associate Vice President of Finance/ Controller
Adam Morris, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Amy Rand, Vice President of Finance
Tiffany Slinkard, Vice President of Student Affairs
Al Stadler, Vice President of Information Services
Jamie Ward, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Jim Cullumber, Director of Institutional Advancement
March Fitch, Director Webb City Campus
Chett Daniels, Director Institution Research
Mickie Mahan, Associate Vice President of
Cindy Brown, Director of Public Relations
Mark Aubuchon, Director Campus Life
Jackson Lewis, Data Specialist
Melissa Smith, Director Joplin ATTC
Cassandra Hale, HR Director
TJ Angel, Director of Physical Plant
A few moments of silence were observed to prepare for the meeting. New Employees were introduced and welcomed to the Crowder Family.
Minutes of Previous Meetings
Minutes of the May 24, 2021, regular meeting minutes were approved as written and previously distributed as well as the May 24, 2021 closed session meeting minutes.
Financial Reports
Mr. Wood noted the monthly cash flow statement. Amy Rand reviewed the checks written, selecting various checks on each page to point out. Board Members asked questions associated with various bills in the report. Mr. Wood noted two sets of checks needing approval for May 10-May 31st and June 1- June 4th Checks in the amount of $721,102.85 and $178,243.48 were approved ON MOTION by Larry Vancuren, seconded by Al Chapman, and unanimously carried. The remainder of the current fund balances, agency accounts, statement of revenues and expenses, and reserves were reviewed.
Personnel
Amy Rand recommended approval of the Employment of Amanda Hall, Counselor, Laura Heigle, Upward Bound Academic Coordinator, Julie Gubera, Upward Bound Academic Coordinator, Everett Craven, Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, Staci Garvin, Farm Operations Manager, Kelli Jennings, Accounts Payable Accountant, and Daniel Brower, Remote Computer Technician. A MOTION to approve their employment was made by Al Chapman, seconded by Larry Vancuren and unanimously carried
Amy Rand recommended approval of the following Resignation of Amy Rand, Vice President of Finance, Desmond Williams, Men’s Assistant Soccer Coach, Staci Garvin, Help Desk – IT, Wendi Hardina, Records Assistant, and Brek Walker, Accounts Receivable Assistant. A MOTION to approve resignations with thanks for their service was made by Diane Andris, seconded by Rick Butler and unanimously carried.
Redistricting
Andy Wood spoke about redistricting for Crowder College. Every 10 years every community college is required to redistrict. Due to the late census numbers the resolution is later than usually. A committee will be appointed later this year to discuss the redistricting. A MOTION to approve redistricting was made by Diane Andris and seconded by Rick Butler and unanimously carried.
New Programs
Dr. Morris spoke about the two new programs that will come to Crowder College in the Fall 2021 with Board Approval. The Patient Care Technician, a 16-hour certificate program in the Allied Health Divison. The other program that will be ready in the fall will be HVAC certificate and AAS, it will consist of two certificates, HVAC installer and technician certificate. A MOTION to approve the Patient Care Technician certificate and HVAC certificate was made by Vickie Barnes and seconded by Al Chapman and unanimously carried.
Presidential Search – Retaining Search Firm
Cassie Hale and Andy Wood spoke about the Presidential Search and hiring an outside firm to do the search. Three firms were considered, ACCT at a cost of $35,000, RH Perry Associates at a cost of $65,000 and EFL Associates at a cost of $65,000. A MOTION to approve the hire of ACCT for the Presidential search was made by Al Chapman and seconded by Vickie Barnes and unanimously carried.
Residence Life and Campus Life
Mark Aubuchon spoke on Campus Life. Mark spoke about the two main functions, the events on campus for all students and housing of students. Campus Life oversees three residents’ halls, Roughrider Village, Brown Residence Hall, and Transport Training Dorms. Occupancy for all dorms is staying consistent each fall. Retaining students into the spring semester can be a challenge.
Closed Session and Adjournment
With no further agenda items, Mr. Wood called for a motion to go into closed session. At 11:00 am the regular meeting adjourned and a MOTION to go into closed session in accordance with RSMo 610.021 to discuss personnel matters was made by Vickie Barnes, seconded by Diane Andris and passed unanimously on the following roll call vote:
Chapman: Yes Barnes: Yes Andris: Yes
Vancuren: Yes Butler: Yes Wood: Yes
Discussion took place about personnel matters; No Board action was taken A MOTION to adjourn was made at 11:30pm by Al Chapman, seconded by Rick Butler and unanimously carried on the following roll call vote:
Chapman: Yes Barnes: Yes Andris: Yes
Vancuren: Yes Butler: Yes Wood: Yes
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