Andrew Sprague, Board Member | John Wood Community College
Andrew Sprague, Board Member | John Wood Community College
John Wood Community College Executive Committee met May 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Executive Committee met on May 9, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in room C252 Student Administrative Center, president’s area. Mr. Bob Rhea; trustee participated in person. Ms. Paula Hawley trustee participated via Zoom. Dr. Bryan Renfro, president, and Ms. Leah Benz, executive assistant, note taker participated in person.
May Board of Trustees Board agenda was reviewed:
The committee heard the Ag winners and Hall of Fame Students will be introduced at the May meeting.
Consent Agenda
Reorganizational Board minutes, bills, travel expenditures, financials, and curriculum item were presented on the consent agenda.
Grants
Personnel
• Discussion of the presidential contract was done.
Business Agenda of the Board
• Approve department chairs as elected by the faculty
• Consideration and action to approve the employment contract of the president as presented
• Acceptance of allow bid for gravel at the Workforce Development Center
• Approve a resolution to add territory to the Quincy/Adams/Brown County Enterprise Zone presented to include a 40-acre tract of United Allow property
• Approve a resolution adopting the 2024 Adams County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Personnel/Closed Session Items
• Reorganization of Vice President of Instruction and Student Services area - Ms. Barkley joined the meeting to
discuss the proposed changes to the organizational structure in Instruction and Student Services. Due to the resignation of the Dean of Students/Athletic Director and additional positions being vacated by resignations and retirements it was an opportunity to review the structure to align Instruction and Student Service departments. After much collaboration by all the deans the revised proposal was presented to the committee. Discussion was held.
Discussion items
Bella Ease Agreement – A draft of an agreement with Bella Ease was shared for consideration. Legal counsel has reviewed the document. The committee discussed the yearly salary, square footage of the building.
Parent and Child Together (PACT) – A “draft” agreement was developed and shared with the Executive Committee and legal representative for further review. An outline showing the two (2) classrooms being proposed was also shared. This is still in beginning stages.
Adams Electrical Cooperative Charging Station - Adams Electrical Cooperative received grant funds to install an electrical charging station. Representatives were on campus to explore a location for placement. It would be for five spaces.
Board Retreat - The Board retreat date is scheduled for June 7. A draft agenda will be developed. Several items have been suggested as topics of discussion.
FAME - There have been fourteen (14) applicants for twelve spots which is a great response. A press release and signing will be done. In conjunction with this the Workforce Development Center is hosting a ribbon cutting on May 29 at 8:30 a.m.
Faculty & Staff of the Year Awards – Dr. Renfro shared this year the Professional Development Committee added another award to recognize outstanding contributions to the College; the Student Worker of the Year. This year’s winner was Nicholas Klingele.
Graduation - The committee discussed this year’s graduation ceremony and roles.
Other
• The College received notification that we were not chosen as an Aspen institute.
https://www.jwcc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/board-agendas-minutes/#executive-committee
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