John Wood Community College Board of Trustees Executive Committee met April 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Executive Committee met on Thursday, April 15, at 8:00 a.m. in room C252. Attendees were Ms. Diane Ary, in-person, Mr. Bob Rhea via Zoom, and Mr. Larry Fischer in person, trustees, Mr. Michael Elbe, president and Ms. Leah Benz, executive assistant, note taker.
President Elbe discussed items from the April 15 2021 Board meeting agenda.
April Board Agenda Items
Consent items:
- Regular Board minutes
- Financials, bills
- Curriculum items
- Canvass Election Results
- Oath of Office, new trustees, student trustee
- Recognition of outgoing trustee, student trustee
- Introduction of SGA officers
- Organization of the Board, selection of Board Committees, ICCTA representative and first alternate
- Resolution of organization
- Adoption of the 2021-2022 College and Student Handbook
- Revision of Board Policies 508- Payroll, 518, 519, 520, 522, and 523
- Facilities tractor bid
- Robotics bid
- SURs additional retirement fund
Discussion items:
Budget and Tuition and Fees - FY21 budget will end with a surplus. For the FY22 budget, Administration is requesting flat funding from budget managers. This is the 5th year the College has not increased tuition. Administration continues to examine the requirements of spending the stimulus funds as allowed.
EDA grant – This grant continues to be considered for funding. No final notification has been received.
Board Retreat – The agenda for the Spring retreat was reviewed. Several suggestions were noted. A revised copy of the retreat agenda will be included in the table folder. The date is May 26 beginning at 8:15 a.m. in rooms D024-D025 on the main campus. Cabinet members will be attending the morning session.
Board Election, Orientation, and Organization - A new trustee orientation is scheduled for April 22 at (9:00 a.m. for newly elected trustee Paula Hawley. Mr. Hess, the incumbent is not required to attend. Diane Ary, Board chair, Andy Sprague, Board secretary, President, Michael Elbe and Cabinet members will provide documents and information with Ms. Hawley prior to the April 28 regular meeting.
The April meeting the Board of Trustees reorganizes their officers, and subcommittees.
Orr Corporation/Multi-Purpose Facility - This project is gaining momentum. A meeting was held to discuss building this facility. A design to build proposal was requested to be submitted. Klingner has been asked to provide a code review to ensure compliance. Legal counsel has been consulted on this topic.
HLC Site Visit Report – The final site visit report was sent to Administration. The facilitator was complimentary of our sites and operation. A complete copy of the report was shared with the Executive Committee and will be included in the table folder for all trustees.
Graduation Plans – Graduation plans are being made with modifications to our ceremony to meet pandemic guidelines. There will be no formal graduation ceremony with speakers and public attendees. Groups of 10 will be awarded their diploma with pictures to follow. The time will be 4-7:00 p.m. Trustee involvement will be limited. Notification will be sent to those trustees who will be participating.
President’s Evaluation - The President’s evaluation document was completed and tallied. The results will be discussed in closed session at the April Board of Trustees meeting.
Other
Negotiations – The Executive Committee heard that Ms. Brenda Graff has been designated as lead negotiator for faculty. Other members include Dave Leonard, , Dr. Chris Kaelke, Kelly Larson, Ronnie Kraft, Gary Shupe, Mark Schenk and Union Rep, Kate Shumacher.
Administration is in the process of identifying their team. Dr. Klinkenberg and Mr. Welker will identify items for negotiation consideration and prioritization. Those items will be shared with the Board of Trustees during executive session of the April board meeting.
Negotiations are anticipated to start this spring and summer.
Remote work - The College has brought employees back for in-person work and remote work and campus density reduction plan has concluded. The Board has not embraced continued remote work for employees. The President did discuss ideas on flex work situation when temporary situation arises for the College and employees. There is conversation about exploring a flexible work accommodation in special situation when the work benefits the College and can be mutually agreed between College and employee has an established starting and ending date.
https://www.jwcc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/board-agendas-minutes/#executive-committee
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