CROWDER COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
Neosho Campus Wright Conference Center
Monday, February 24, 2025
Call to Order at 10:00 a.m.
I. Call to order
A. Welcome guests
II. Consent Agenda (Board Action)
- Minutes from previous meeting
- Approval of checks written for January
III. Personnel (Board Action)
A. Retirements and Resignations
- Melissa Jennings, Payroll Manager, is retiring effective June 30, 2025, after serving for 22 years.
- Rian Hassett, Accounts Payable Assistant, has resigned effective January 31, 2025. She was employed for 1.5 years.
- Karissa Johnson, Custodian-Webb City, has resigned effective January 21, 2025. She was employed for 4.3 years.
- Josh Buckner, Police Officer, has resigned effective February 7, 2025. He was employed for 2.5 years.
- Michelle Douglas, Nursing Program Coordinator – McDonald County, has resigned effective February 15, 2025. She was employed for 1.5 years.
- DeAnn Simmons, Evening Custodian, resigned effective February 7, 2025. She was employed for 9 months.
- Leslie Bateman, CTEC Health Science II Instructor, has resigned effective May 23, 2025. She was employed for 5 months.
B. Changes of Status
- Sarah Jarvis has transitioned from full-time HR Generalist to part-time HR Generalist effective February 1, 2025. Her annual salary will be $27.40/hour.
- Employments
- Mr. Alan Reyes has been appointed Computer Technician. He will serve on a 5-month appointment effective February 10, 2025. Mr. Reyes’ credentials include a high school diploma. His professional experience includes working as a technician at GameCo and an end user technician at MSSU. Mr. Reyes’ annual salary will be $17.61/hour.
- Mr. Richard Fretwell has been appointed Assistant Softball Coach. He will serve on a 5-month appointment effective February 1, 2025. Mr. Fretwell’s credentials include an Associate of Arts in general studies from Crowder College, a Bachelor of Science in education from Missouri Southern State University, and a Master of Arts in educational leadership from Southern Nazarene University. Mr. Fretwell’s professional experience includes working as an assistant principal at Neosho School District, a high school principal at Seneca School District, and an assistant superintendent at Neosho School District. Mr. Fretwell’s annual salary will be $16,313.
- Ms. Amanda Walker has been appointed Behavior Technician. She will serve on a 4.5-month appointment effective February 18, 2025. Ms. Walker’s credentials include a high school diploma. Her professional experience includes working as a health aide at Goodman School, a secretary at Neosho Jr. High, and a nurse tech at Freeman Urgent Care. Ms. Walker’s annual salary will be $33,852.
- Ms. Savannah Laster has been appointed Behavior Technician. She will serve on a 4.5-month appointment effective February 18, 2025. Ms. Laster’s credentials include an Associate of Arts in general studies from Crowder College and a Bachelor of Science in health science from Missouri Southern State University. Her professional experience includes working as a clerical support specialist at Integrity Home Care & Hospice, a direct call specialist at Freeman Health Systems, and a remote associate at Bayada Home Health. Ms. Laster’s annual salary will be $33,852.
- Ms. Brittany Dean has been appointed Behavior Technician. She will serve on a 4.5-month appointment effective February 18, 2025. Ms. Dean’s credentials include a high school diploma. Her professional experience includes working as a direct support professional at Skills Unlimited and a self-employed child-care provider. Ms. Dean’s annual salary will be $33,852.
IV. Academic Programs (Board Action)
- Addition of Programs
a. None
- Modification of Programs
a. None
- Deletion of Programs
a. None
V. Budget and Finances
A. Grants (Informational)
- Preliminary grant applications
- Submitted new grants
- Newly funded grants
- Continuation of grants
B. Contract and Purchase Approval (Anything over $10,000) BOARD ACTION
- Project Description: Classroom expansion on TC400 and the construction of a Diesel shop on the south side of CTEC.
No bids were received as we are currently under contract with RE Smith as our Construction Manager at Risk.
Request approval not to exceed $1,320,000 for payment to RE Smith through Area Career Center construction funds ($700,000) and institutional funds ($620,000).
- Project Description: Hotel stay for Upward Bound Bridge summer cultural trip to Washington DC.
Four bids were received:
Residence Inn Washington DC National Mall - $24,745
Royal Sonesta Dupont Circle $27,615
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capital Hill $41,355
Hilton Washington DC National Mall $43,024
Request approval in the amount of $24,745 for payment to Residence Inn Washington DC National Mall through federal TRIO grant funds.
- Project Description: 49 airline seats for Upward Bound Bridge summer cultural trip to Washington DC.
Three bids were received:
United Airlines $19,535
Delta Airlines $32,218
American Airlines $33,929
Request approval in the amount of $19,535 for payment to United Airlines through federal TRIO grant funds.
- Project Description: Excavator for the CTE programs
Three bids were received:
Kubota of Joplin $64,179.00 (Unable to meet all bid specifications)
Bobcat of Joplin $66,665.55
Heritage Tractor $76,500.00 (Unable to meet all bid specifications)
Request approval in the amount of $66,665.55 for payment to Bobcat of Joplin through CTE Enhancement Grant funds.
- Project Description: Purchase of laptops for mobile computer lap for McDonald County students.
This project was posted for public bid. One bid was received:
DCW - $41,258.78
Request approval in the amount of $41,258.78 through Enhancement Grant funds ($18,220.95), Perkins Grant funds ($2,957.18), Nursing Agency Account funds ($11,000), and institutional funds ($9,080.65).
- Contract and Purchase Information ($5,000-$9,999)
- Project Description: Mini-split service. This includes the cleaning of 75 units around the Neosho campus.
One bid was received:
Prime Heating and Air - $9,450
Payment in the amount of $9,450 will be made to Prime Heating and Air through institutional funds.
- Project Description: Conference tables and chairs to be purchased for Fireside to continue standards for other conference rooms.
No bids were received as Admiral Express is the sole provider of conference tables and chairs to maintain campus room standards.
Payment in the amount of $6,867.12 will be made to Admiral Express through institutional funds.
- Project Description: Net price calculator for PowerFAIDS. This additional service allows students to easily calculate the cost of their tuition and determine their financial aid package and out of pocket cost.
No bids were received as this is an extension of our existing contract for services with PowerFAIDS.
Payment in the amount of $5,391 will be made to College Board through institutional funds.
- Project Description: Electrical material needed to supply power to the Softball Announcer’s Booth.
Three bids were received:
Consolidated Electrical Distributor (CED) $6427.08
Joplin Supply Company $7110.54
Wholesale Electrical Supply Company (WES) $7513.20
Payment in the amount of $6427.08 will be made to Consolidated Electrical Distributor through institutional funds.
- Project Description: Payment to Milliman for the College’s GASB 75 actuarial valuation.
No bids were received as Milliman houses historic institutional data and ensures ERISA compliance.
Payment in the amount of $5,560 was made to Milliman through institutional funds.
VI. Special Presentations (Informational)
VII. President’s Report (Informational)
VIII. Trustees’ Comments and Announcements (Informational)
IX. New Business (Informational)
X. Executive Session
- Following the regular meeting, upon motion and roll call vote of the Board, the Board will move to a closed session to discuss personnel and real estate pursuant to Section 610.021 RSMo.
XI. Adjournment
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