Mid-Plains wrapup

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Mid-Plains Community College

NORTH PLATTE -- On Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, the Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met in Room 200 on the North Campus of North Platte Community College for their regularly scheduled meeting. As this meeting was the first of the new year, several additional procedures were required.

1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Elizabeth Benjamin called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.

2. OATH OF OFFICE: The college's attorney, David Pederson administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Board member Louie Stithem and those re-elected Ernie Mehl, Ted Klug, Jr., and Elizabeth Benjamin. New Board members Kent Miller and David Lynch was absent and excused.

3. ROLL CALL: Vice Chair Elizabeth Benjamin called the roll. Those present were Dr. Michael Chipps, President of Mid-Plains Community College; and Governors Elizabeth Benjamin, Jane Hornung, Glenn Colson, Glenda Hasenauer, Dale Wahlgren, Ernie Mehl, Louie Stithem, Ted Klug, Jr. and Roger Wilson. Kent Miller and David Lynch were absent and excused.

4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: College Attorney David Pederson. Each year at the January meeting, the MPCC Board of Governors holds their election of officers. The 2009 MPCC Board of Governors offices will include Elizabeth Benjamin as Board chair; Louie Stithem as vice-chair; Ted Klug, Jr. as secretary/treasurer; Ernie Mehl as assistant secretary/treasurer. Jane Hornung and Roger Wilson will represent MPCC on the Nebraska Community College Association's Board of Trustees.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM: The college's Attorney, David Pederson led the Board in completing their annual Conflict of Interest form. Each year at the January meeting, MPCC Board members complete a form indicating any potential conflicts of interest that could affect decisions regarding college matters.

6. OPEN FORUM No one spoke from the faculty, staff, or Board. Becky Thompson, Tobacco Free Lincoln County Coordinator and Wendy Schramm, the college's Working on Wellness coordinator made a presentation to the Board about tobacco free campuses.

7. RECOGNITION: Marilyn McGahan, vice-president of North Platte Community College introduced Setera Michaels to the Board. Ms. Michaels played for Sally Thalken's NPCC women's volleyball team and was named to the National Junior College Second Team All-American volleyball team.

8. CONSENT ITEMS: The Board accepted the following with a consent motion and approval.

8.1 Minutes from December 17 Work Session

8.2 Minutes from December 17 Board Meeting

8.3 December Financial Report

8.4 Approval of Bills for December in the amount of $1,260,578.38

8.5 MPVEA Letter of Intent to Negotiate: Team members will include: Kent Beel, Martin Steinbeck, Don Wilson, and Winnie Dolph

8.6 MPEA Letter of Intent to Negotiate: Team members will include: NPCC - Dr. Glynn Wolar, Roger Volentine, Diana Krisciunas, and Keith Saathoff (alternate); MCC -- Mike Hendricks, Lynn Salyer, Jim Garretson, and Suzi Curl (alternate)

8.7 CSA Letter of Intent to Negotiate: Team members will include: NP South Campus: Mary Lister, Dee Maxwell, Stuart Votaw (alternate); NP North Campus: Jeannie Shimmin, Pam Burks, Nicole Hampton (alternate); MCC: Dolyn Brown, Lana Stewart, Pat Phelps (alternate)

9. ACTION REQUIRED BY LAW:

9.1 Naming Opportunity: The Board approved the naming of the North Campus main building the W.W. Wood. (see separate release)

9.2 Annual Reaffirmation of Board Policies: According to Board Policy 1110, "Board Policy Authority, Compliance, and Annual Affirmation", the Board "shall annually affirm its policies by formal action." The Board reaffirmed Board policies including policy 1100 "Board Policy Authority, Compliance, Annual Affirmation, Etc." and Policy 1600, "Annual Designation of Legal Counsel".

9.3 Second Reading of Executive Limitations: After much discussion, the Board voted down the second reading of Executive Limitations.

9.4 Corporate Associate of Occupational Studies Degree: The Board approved the creation of the Associate of Occupational Studies Program and directed the administration to forward the college's request to offer the new program to the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. The Corporate Academy program is a customized educational program targeted to partner corporations and their employees with the college. The program would offer participants the opportunity to earn a Corporate Academy Certificate, Diploma, and/or an Associate of Occupational Studies designed to meet the workforce needs of employers.

9.5 Facilities Funding Corporation Board of Directors: The Board approved Mr. Royce Norman and Mr. Jim Prange to the Board of Directors for the MPCC Facilities Funding Corporation. They would replace Mr. Louie Stithem and Mr. Kent Miller, who have been elected to the MPCC Board of Governors. The third member on the Board of Directors, Mr. Harold Bennett, will remain in his position.

9.6 Acceptance of Resignation: Ms. Rose White, Dental Assisting Instructor, has submitted her resignation/retirement. With the Board's acceptance her resignation/retirement letter, administration will begin searching for her replacement. They further thanked Ms. White for her years of service to the college.