MINUTES OF MEETING
Mid-South Community College Board of Trustees

August 14, 2006 

Gary Masner called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm.

Roll Call

Board members present:     Gary Masner, Mary Toney, Vice-Chair; Ross Hooper, Secretary; Lynn Allen, Velma Griffin

Board members absent:      Alex Coulter, Chair; Denny East, Solon Anthony, Philip
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Staff members present:        Dr. Glen Fenter, President; Dr. Barbara Baxter, EVP; Raul Fletes, VP for Information Technology; Susan Marshall VP of Finance; Dr. Bob Gunter, VP of the Technology Center, Dr. Callie Dunavin, Director of Grants Administration; Jackie Brubaker, Director of Financial Aid and Human Resources; Jenny Munn, Director of Marketing and Public Relations; Deborah Webb, Administrative Assistant

Dr. Fenter recognized outgoing board chair Gary Masner with a plaque and thanked him for his service to the board.

Dr. Fenter distributed a new Board Officer Rotation schedule effective August 14, 2006 through June 11, 2007 to include the following new officers:  Alex Coulter, Chair, Mary Toney, Vice-Chair and Ross Hooper, Secretary.

                                                            AGENDA ITEM II-A
Minutes

Ross Hooper made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 12, 2006.  Second by Velma Griffin.  Motion passed unanimously (5-0).

Agenda Item II-B
Financial Report

Susan Marshall reviewed the Financial Statements as of June 30, 2006 noting this was not the final year-end figures.  Lynn Allen made a motion to accept the report as presented.  Second by Ross Hooper.  The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

Agenda Item II-C
Update on Campus Expansion

Dr. Fenter reported that the Workforce Technology Center project is almost complete.  Landscaping around the building and pond are in progress and the large shop area will be air-conditioned.

A contract should be signed soon for the purchase of the Good Neighbor Center.  The building on Airport Road will house the college’s music program to include a Jazz band and choral group.

The college has purchased two additional trailers for several grant programs to free up class room space.

August 16th is the deadline for contractors to submit proposals for the Information Technology Building.  The selection committee will convene soon to conduct interviews.

Agenda Item II-D
Foundation Update

Susan Marshall reported to the board that due to a delay in the Foundation Board meeting the Financial Statements have not been approved.

Dr. Fenter reviewed the upcoming Special Events for the Board noting the Dolph Smith Exhibition Reception on Thursday, October 5 and the General Election Returns to be held at the college on Tuesday, November 7.

Agenda Item II-E
Grants Update

Dr. Callie Dunavin distributed a history of grant funding and a summary of the most recent awards from the National Science Foundation.  Dr. Dunavin reported that 2005-06 was an all time high year with $3,658,859.86 in total funding.

Dr. Fenter highlighted the two NSF grants, both of which partner MSCC with other two-year colleges and universities.  The first award for $419,383 supports the creation of The Mid-America Transportation Technology Center (MATTEC), with the goal of furthering technical education and skills in the transportation and logistics filed.  The second award for $916,606 continues for approximately 5 years and supports the Arkansas Delta Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion Project (ADSTEP).  The project targets and seeks to redress the underlying reasons for low participation of African-American students in science, technology, engineering and math programs.

Dr. Fenter stressed that grant awards from the NSF were very high profile and that the economic impact for the area will be invaluable. 

Agenda Item III-A
MSCC 2006-2007 Productivity Plan

Dr. Fenter reviewed the Productivity Plan which outlines strategic goals and productivity measures for fiscal year 2006-07.  Ross Hooper made a motion to approve the plan as presented.  Second by Mary Toney.  Motion passed unanimously (5-0).

Agenda Item III-B
Payroll Reduction Resolution

Susan Marshall asked the board to approve a Payroll Reduction Resolution concerning Teacher Retirement, which must be on file with the State.  She reviewed the resolution and asked the board to approve it effective July 1, 2006.  Mary Toney made the motion to approve.  Second by Lynn Allen.  Motion passed unanimously (5-0).

Agenda Item III-D
Personnel Action and Update

Susan  Marshall asked the board to ratify the Personnel Action and Update as presented.  Mary Toney made a motion to approve.  Second by Lynn Allen.  The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

In other business, Dr. Fenter distributed information on the upcoming Annual Trustee Conference scheduled for October 9th.  

The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 9th.  New faculty and staff will be introduced at this time.

With no further business the meeting adjourned.

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