BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
December 6, 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 10:01A.M. on Monday, December 6, 2021, in the Farber building on the Neosho Campus.
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:
Glenn Coltharp, President
Elizabeth Armstrong, Administrative Assistant to the President
Adam Morris, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Mickie Mahan, Vice President of Finance
Al Stadler, Vice President of Information Services
Jamie Ward, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
Keith Zoromski, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Phillip Witt, Associate Vice President of Career and Technical Education
Melissa Smith, Director Joplin ATTC/TDS
Chett Daniel, Director of Institutional Research and Innovation
Stacey Hopper, Coordinator of Concurrent Enrollment
Kelli Cragin, A+ Coordinator
JP Dickey, Director of Admissions
Angela Aeillo, Veteran Services Coordinator
Becca Sweet, Administrative Assistant Physical Plant
Brittany Simpson, Data Specialist
Cindy Brown, Director of Public Information
Crystal Rhodes, Public Services Librarian
Evelyn Woodrum, Financial Aid Assistant
Gary Dudash, Print Shop Supervisor
Gitana McAllister, Student Support Services Academic Coordinator- Webb City
Jackson Lewis, Database Developer/ Data Analyst
Jane Gray, Office Manager
Jared Brown, Financial Aid Coordinator
Jasmine Fuller, CAMP Office Assistant
Jim Williams, Student Services Career and Technical Education
John Sisemore, Athletics Director
Joseph Brenner, Associate Vice President of Finance
Karen Fink, Administrative Assistant Agriculture Division
Kristi Chapman, Recruiting Coordinator
Mark Aubuchon, Campus Life Director
Monte Padgett, Director Nevada Instructional Center
Richard Cagle, Security Supervisor
Sasha Cooper, Student Support Services Academic Coordinator
Shirley Gray, Administrative Assistant Athletic Department
TJ Angel, Director Physical Plant
Vickie Todd, Programmer/ Analyst
Wade Williams, EOC Director
Cassie Hale, Director Human Resources
Lori Kelley, Assistant Director Campus Life
Sherry Wilson, Chair Developmental Studies
Jamie Emery, Director Maddox Hill Behavioral Support Center
Julie Dobbs, Project NOW Director
Eric Detherage, Lee Library Director
A few moments of silence were observed to prepare for the meeting.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the October 25, regular meeting and the November 16, retreat were approved as written and previously distributed.
Financial Reports
Mr. Wood noted the monthly cash flow statement. Dr. Coltharp reviewed the checks written, selecting various checks on each page to point out. He and the vice presidents responded to additional questions from Board members as needed. A specific request was made by Ms. Andris to look into reducing energy costs by implementing solar energy. The item will be set for agenda in January. Checks in the amount of $339,462.88 were approved ON MOTION by Mrs. Andris, seconded by Mrs. Barnes, and unanimously carried. The rest of the current fund balances and agency accounts were reviewed.
Personnel
Dr. Coltharp recommended approval of the employment of the following: Hannah Stewart, Part-time Administrative Assistant Cassville, Roy Rivard, Paramedic Instructor, Brianna Jones, Part-time Bookstore Clerk- Nevada, Jeff Studdard, Groundskeeper- Maintenance Mechanic, Kerenza Crane, Nursing Instructor, Cathy Meader, Records Clerk, Cheyenne Lasiter, Part-time Bookstore Clerk- Webb City, Leslie Anderson, Accounts Receivable Associate. A MOTION to approve all resignations with thanks for their service was made by Mr. Vancuren, seconded by Mrs. Andris and unanimously carried.
Dr. Coltharp recommended approval of the change of status of the following: Change of status of Justin Hackney, Help Desk Assistant to Computer Technician- Title III, Shanna Potter from Administrative Assistant to Office Manager. A MOTION to approve all changes of status was made by Mr. Butler seconded by Dr. Chapman and unanimously carried.
Dr. Coltharp recommended approval of the resignation of the following: Sheila Massengill, Accounts Receivable Associate, Crockett, Part-Time Math Instructor, Angel Garcia, HEP Coordinator/Recruiter, Heather Eckhart, Part-Time Faculty Instructor. A MOTION to approve all employments as recommended was made by Mrs. Andris, seconded by Mr. Vancuren and unanimously carried.
Budget Amendments
Mrs. Mahan presented revenue and expense updates for the budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The revenues updated include: increase of $457,055 for truck driving, increase of $32,752 to DESE and Perkins, decrease of $24,750 to training and development solutions, increase of $352,469 to GEERS EXCEL 2021 Grant, increase of $1.5 million from deferred maintenance, and decrease of $30,000 from student application fees. The expenses updated include: increase of $20,200 to the presidential search, increase of $85,593 to additional sports staff and expenses, increase of $263,494 to support staff and instructor expenses, and an offset operation contingency of $248,501. A MOTION to approve all employments as recommended was made by Mr. Vancuren, seconded by Dr. Chapman and unanimously carried.
Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment
Ms. Hopper provided an update on concurrent enrollment at Crowder including the current staff involved, number of instructors, gradual decline in the number of instructors, number of courses taught, enrollment numbers, post-secondary matriculation rates, and reaccreditation.
A+ Program
Mrs. Cragin provided an update on the A+ program at Crowder including an overview of her role as A+ Program Coordinator, the criteria which students must meet to be A+ eligible, and the functions of the program. Also provided was an update on recent DHEWD rule changes, spring and fall active student numbers, and percentages of active students on full or partial pell grants.
President’s Update
Dr. Coltharp announced to the board that the Crowder Esports team has it’s first national champion; Tyler Clement placed 1st in the national championship for COD War Zone. Further discussion occurred regarding the success of the Esports team at Crowder. Dr. Coltharp mentioned alumnus Senator Gary Nodler who was one class short of obtaining a degree from Crowder. Through the efforts of several people at Crowder, we were able to transfer credit in to grant Senator Nodler a degree from Crowder College. Dr. Coltharp reminded the board that graduation is December 18th starting at 9:20 AM. Dr. Coltharp also wanted to clarify that we are on track with where we need to be in regard to HLC, and that the strategic plan was not updated during COVID because the crisis management did not allow for time to focus on a new strategic plan. Discussion took place regarding new grants we are applying for.
Closed Session and Adjournment
Mr. Wood noted the next regularly scheduled meeting is set for January 24 at the Neosho Campus. With no further agenda items, Mr. Wood called for a motion to go into closed session. At 11:51 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 Al Chapman, seconded by Rick Butler and passed unanimously on the following roll call vote:
Andris: Yes Wood: Yes Vancuren: Yes
Butler: Yes Barnes: Yes Chapman: Yes
Discussion took place about personnel matters; A MOTION to adjourn was made at 1:05pm by Rick Butler, seconded by Larry Vancuren and unanimously carried on the following roll call vote:
Chapman: Yes Barnes: Yes Butler: Yes
Vancuren: Yes Wood: Yes Andris: Yes
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