Board of Trustees Minutes from January 23, 2012

 
CALL TO ORDER
The Pratt Community College Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 5:52 p.m. by Ken Van Blaricum, Chair.
 
Stan Reimer, Mike Koler, Jenny Larrison, Michele Hamm, Ken Van Blaricum and Jeff Shumway were in attendance. Wendell Howell was absent.   Also in attendance were VP of Finance and Operations Kent Adams, VP of Instruction Jim Stratford, VP of Students & Enrollment Management Lisa Perez Miller, and AD Kurt McAfee.  The faculty was represented by Kip Chambers; staff was represented by Eric Webb.   Recorded by Board Clerk, Debbie Hearn.
 
Mr. Shumway moved that the Board go into Executive Session on Personnel Matters for not longer than 30 minutes, Ms. Hamm seconded, the motion carried.
 
The Board reconvened at 6:15 p.m.  Mr. Van Blaricum asked for a motion to recess to dinner and the forum.  Ms. Hamm moved and Ms. Larrison seconded it.   Motion carried.
 
Dinner was served at 6:17 p.m.
 
At 6:45 p.m. Mr. Van Blaricum introduced himself and asked each individual at the forum to introduce themselves. Community members in attendance were Robin Waddle, Kim Krehbiel, Gale Rose and A.C. Boland.   After the introduction Mr. Van Blaricum, asked for comments from the participants about Pratt Community College operations.  He asked for areas for improvement and also what the participants thought about PCC’s image in the community. 
 
The community members were impressed by PCC’s housing units; “it was nice to see where the money goes”.  Members were proud to have activities such as community concerts, meetings and activities at the college.  Many improvements have been made, e.g., the cheer squad, dorms, and nursing facilities.  The Automotive Department has a positive image in the community.  It is nice to see the college has a presence in the surrounding counties.
One of the areas to improve the college’s image is a reduction of the taxation.  There was some discussion on how PCC might spread the taxation by region.  Dr. Wojciechowski and Mr. Van Blaricum stated that the legislation is stalled on that issue. 
 
Mr. Boland indicated that community service is very important going from the college to the community.  Dr. Wojciechowski reported that PCC had over 16,000 hours of community service last year.  PCC was the only community college on the President’s Honor Roll.  
 
Dr. Wojciechowski wanted the community to realize that PCC students, parents, employees and other visitors contribute to Pratt’s economy.
 
Mr. Van Blaricum thanked the panel for participating in the forum and their input.  The forum was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. At that time the group attended the Instructional Technology tour in Chandler Hall.
 
BOARD OF EDUCATION TOPIC:   
Instructional Technology tour was held in Chandler Hall.  The group saw a Smartboard demonstration and also a demonstration on the nursing simulators.
 
COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD:
 
Ms. Hearn read several thank you notes.  Mr. Van Blaricum reviewed the calendar of events.
 
CONSENT AGENDA:
 
Minutes of the December 12, 2011 Regular Meeting were presented in Exhibit C.
There were no additions or corrections to the minutes.
 
Study Session Minutes were handed out at the meeting.  There were no additions or corrections to the minutes.
 
Personnel Actions were presented in Exhibit D.
There were no questions on the Personnel Actions.
 
Board Policy 3-07 Bid Items (less than $35,000, not sole source) there were no bid Items.
 
 
Financial Reports were presented in Exhibit E.
Mr. Adams reported that expenditures are running favorable due to time-phasing.
PCC has received one half of the property tax.  The cash flow is slightly above budget.
Mr. Adams reported that if the Governor’s plan is approved by the legislature, PCC could receive approximately $260,000 of additional funding for tech education. Mr. Van Blaricum commented on the tuition of high schools is good news for PCC.  The high schools may want a greater share of the revenue, if they receive less funds.  Mr. Stratford commented that PCC will have to wait to see how far the issue goes.  It will be late in April before the bills go to legislature. 
 
Enrollment Management Report was presented in Exhibit F.
Ms. Miller reported PCC is 2.3% ahead for year to date on enrollment and 6% ahead for spring enrollment.  EduKan classes have started.  The resident halls for spring are at 79%.  Lisa Kolm is compiling data to track the non-returning students to check for reasons for not returning.
 
Development/Foundation Report was presented in Exhibit G.
Dr. Wojciechowski reported that the Foundation received over $38,000 plus the art work that was sold ($60,000).
KBOR was presented in Exhibit H.
There were no comments or questions.
 
TEA was reported in Exhibit I.
There were no comments or questions.
 
EduKan Update was presented in Exhibit J.
Mr. Van Blaricum asked what PCC’s dividend was from EduKan.  Mr. Adams reported PCC had received $80,000.
 
Pratt CC Appraisal Feedback was presented in Exhibit K.
There were no questions or comments.
 
Administrative Policies were presented in Exhibit M.
There were no questions or comments.
 
Mr. Van Blaricum asked for a motion to accept the Consent Agenda.  Mr. Shumway moved to accept the Consent Agenda and Ms. Hamm seconded it.  Motion passed.
 
ACTIONS FOR BOARD APPROVAL
 
Waiver of Board Policy 3-07 was presented in Exhibit N.
Mr. Reimer moved to accept Board Policy 3-07 and Ms. Larrison seconded.  Motion carried.
 
Finance Committee Appointment was presented in Exhibit O.
Ms. Larrison will begin a six-month term and Mr. Shumway will remain on the committee for another three months.  Ms. Hamm completed her six-month term.
Action on Presidents Contract Mr. Koler moved to extend Dr. Wojciechowski’ s contract for one year, Ms. Hamm seconded.  Motion carried
 
Board Policy Review: First Reading:
 
Board Policy 4-02 Affirmative Action was presented in Exhibit P.  Ms. Hamm moved that the Board approve Policy 4-02 and waive the second reading.  Mr. Koler seconded the motion.  Motion carried.
 
Ratification of Action on Lawsuit Decision was presented in Exhibit Q.
Dr. Wojciechowski deferred to Mr. Van Blaricum.  Mr. Van Blaricum stated that PCC will not appeal.  PCC hired an excellent attorney and fought a good fight.  PCC won the lawsuit, but received nothing in the way of a judgment, because PCC had not operated as a Vo-Tech school.  Ms. Hamm moved to accept the ratification and Ms. Larrison seconded.  Motion carried.
 
 
Other Oral Reports
ACCT/KACCT Mr. Van Blaricum reported that Mr. Reimer and he would be attending ACCT National Legislative Seminar in Washington D.C. in February.  He also reminded the Board of the upcoming PTK Luncheon on February 16.
 
Art Gallery Rededication will be on February 19 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. with a dessert bar and short program.  Mr. Reimer will be the first exhibitor.  At 2:30 p.m. PCC invites everyone to attend Wind in the Willows in Carpenter Auditorium.
 
Faculty – Mr. Chambers reported that Academic Olympics will be held on February 27.
 
 
Staff – Mr. Webb reported staff concerns over additional workload if PCC’s nursing program merges with WATC.
 
Wrap-up:
 Comments/concerns from the general public – Mr. Rose reported that Ms. Beck’s auditions for Hairspray seemed to go well.  Looked like it would be a great show.
 
Closing Comments from the President – Dr. Wojciechowski reported that he met with several legislators for lunch and discussion concerning the Governor’s plan.  They were very supportive of the Governor.  While Dr. Wojciechowski was in Topeka, he had dinner with Representatives Mitch Holmes and Kyle Hoffman.  They are very supportive of the college and need for additional funding.
 
Closing Comments from the Board Chair – Mr. Van Blaricum also attended the legislator’s lunch and felt it was well attended.
 
At 8:53 p.m. Ms. Hamm moved to adjourn Mr. Shumway seconded. Motion carried
 
The next meeting will be on February 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.