North
Central State College
Board
of Trustee=s
Meeting
June
20, 2001
Minutes
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman, Mr. Brad Preston, called the
meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
The Secretary called the roll.
Present: Dr. Ford
Dr. Kafer
Mr. Kehoe
Mr. Preston
Dr. Ressallat
Mr. Ross
Mr. Schmid
Mr. Wiseman
Absent: Mrs.
Humphrey
3.
INTRODUCTION OF
GUESTS
The Chairman noted that there were not any
guests in attendance at this meeting.
At this time, Dr. Abrams presented Dr. Ressallat with his years of
service gift and his gift as outgoing Chairman since he was not able to attend
the Board Appreciation Dinner. Dr.
Ressallat expressed his gratitude for the gifts.
4.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
The Chairman called for questions or comments
regarding the minutes of the May 23, 2001, meeting. Dr. Kafer noted that the name on page 2 of the minutes under the
Evaluation Sub Committee report should be Mr. Ross instead of Mr. Schmid. Hearing nothing further, the Chairman called
for a motion to approve the minutes.
Dr. Kafer moved to approved the May 23, 2001, minutes seconded by Mr.
Kehoe. The motion carried unanimously.
5.
TREASURER=S REPORT
Mr. Miller presented the Treasurer=s Report for the period ending May 31,
2001. Mr. Miller reported that revenues
for May totaled $781,318. Expenditures
for the month were $1,325,747 leaving a deficit of <$544,429>. Year-to-date revenues are $12,877,700 and
year-to-date expenditures are $12,359,402 leaving an excess of $518, 298. Mr. Miller concluded his report stating that
the StarOhio month end balance for May is $1,490,618.
6.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
FY 2001 Travel
Report - Mr. Miller gave a brief report of the travel expenditures for FY
2001. Mr. Miller stated that the report
included a snapshot of each department and that he did provide a breakdown of
department 3510, the President=s Office. Dr. Abrams stated
that starting in July when he turns in travel expense reports he will also send
a copy to Mr. Preston. Mr. Miller
stated that he will provide a travel report for the Board every six months.
2.
FY 2001 Grant
Funds Report - Mr. Miller presented the Grant Funds Report. He stated that he is trying to create a
simplified report showing Grant money awarded and grant expenditures year to
date. Dr. Abrams stated that it is
difficult to demonstrate because the different grants have different fiscal
years. The Board discussed the Grants
report and other grant related issues.
3.
ACCT Nomination
- Paul Sukys - Dr. Abrams gave a brief biography of Paul Sukys and informed the
Board that the College has taken steps to nominate Paul for the William H.
Meardy award presented by the ACCT. A
portion of the nomination process requires a letter of nomination from the
Board of Trustees. Dr. Abrams stated
that Mr. Preston will sign the letter on behalf of the Board.
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Ford moved approval of the
nomination. Mr. Wiseman seconded the
motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
4.
Summer Quarter
Enrollment Report - Mark Collins presented the Summer Quarter Enrollment
Report. He stated that this is a
preliminary report and we won=t know the final figures for another week or two. He also commented that this report is an
informational item and formal Board action is not required. The figures indicate full-time enrollment is
up 3.5% and part-time enrollment is down .3% for a total increase of 1% over
last summer. At this time, Mr. Collins
did not have a break down of enrollment by categories.
5.
Dr. Abrams
presented Resolution R-2001-18 - Consideration of Approval of Strategic
Plan. Dr. Abrams stated that the
College has been operating from a set of Board approved Planning
Objectives. The NCA has asked us to
submit a report on Institutional Planning that included a Board approved
Strategic Plan. The document in the
packet is a direct result of the Institutional Planning process. The President=s Staff came up with the Strategic Plan to carry out the Board
Objectives.
CONSIDERATION
OF APPROVAL OF
COLLEGE
STRATEGIC PLAN
R-2001-18
WHEREAS: North Central State College operates in an
environment increasingly characterized by changing needs in the communities it
serves, and
WHEREAS: the North Central State College Board of
Trustees requires that the College mission be reexamined on a regular basis,
and
WHEREAS: the Board of Trustees has approved
(R-1999-36) an updated statement of Values, Vision, and Mission of the College,
and
WHEREAS: an institutional planning process has been
utilized to develop a strategic plan to address the Values, Vision, and Mission
statement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the attached Strategic Plan be adopted
by the North Central State College Board of Trustees.
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Ross moved approval of R-2001-18. Mr. Wiseman seconded the motion, and the
motion carried unanimously.
6.
Mr. Miller
presented Resolution R-2001-19 - Consideration of Approval of Donation of
Equipment. Mr. Miller stated this is a
listing of computers that have pieces or parts missing that normally would be
scrapped. Lenny Eaken has offered to
take the computers to his PC repair class to refurbish them and donate them to
Toy Time.
CONSIDERATION
OF APPROVAL OF
DONATION
OF EQUIPMENT
R-2001-19
WHEREAS: the Board of Trustees of North Central State
College strives to serve the community in the three county service area when
possible, and
WHEREAS: at the present time, the College has on its
inventory equipment that is considered obsolete and no longer relevant to its
current needs, and
WHEREAS: the College has identified a community
service organization within the College District that has a need for such
equipment, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the equipment listed on the attachment
be hereby donated to Toy Time of Mansfield.
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Wiseman moved approval of
R-2001-19. Dr. Kafer seconded the
motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
7.
Mr. Miller
presented Resolution R-2001-20 - Consideration of Approval of Excess Equipment
Disposal. Mr. Miller informed the Board
that this Resolution pertains to the Shelby building. The construction phase is at a point where we need to determine
what needs disposed of and what needs to be auctioned off. This Resolution is a blanket approval for
the disposal of equipment rather than coming back to the Board each time we are
ready to dispose of items.
CONSIDERATION
OF APPROVAL OF
EXCESS
EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL
R-2001-20
WHEREAS: The Shelby Mutual Insurance building was
recently purchased by North Central State College, and
WHEREAS: the building contains excess equipment,
furnishings, and fixtures, and
WHEREAS: the College would like to dispose of the
excess through a combination of auctions, outright sale, Aremove for value@, and gifts and donations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: the Board of Trustees of North Central State
College authorizes the President to proceed with disposals of all equipment,
furnishings, and fixtures deemed excess to the needs of the College for the
period of the renovation project.
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Ross moved approval of R-2001-20. Mr. Schmid seconded the motion. The Board went on to discuss the
Resolution. The Board decided to have
the Resolution rewritten to stated Afor the period of the renovation project@. Mr. Ross moved approval to
amend the Resolution R-2001-20. Mr.
Schmid seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
8.
Dr. Abrams
presented Resolution R-2001-21 - Consideration of Approval of 2001-2002
Operating Budget. Dr. Abrams reviewed
the budget proposal.
CONSIDERATION
OF APPROVAL OF
2001-2002
OPERATING BUDGET
R-2001-21
WHEREAS: the Board of Trustees of North Central State
College has reviewed the income and expense portion of the 2001-2002 Operating
Budget, and
WHEREAS: the Board of Trustees approves the income
and allocation of payroll and non-payroll expenditures of this budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: by the Board of Trustees that the 2001-2002
Operating Budget of the College is hereby adopted as presented.
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Kafer moved approval of R-2001-021. Mr. Schmid seconded the motion, and the
motion carried unanimously.
9.
Dr. Abrams
presented Resolution R-2001-22 - Consideration of Approval of College Personnel
Employment Contracts. The Board
expressed that it would helpful in the future if a column could be added
showing what the employee=s previous salary is along with a column showing the salary with the
increase.
CONSIDERATION
OF APPROVAL OF
COLLEGE
PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
R-2001-22
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Board of Trustees that the following
College faculty and staff are hereby awarded employment agreements at the
salary and dates stipulated in accordance with the previously approved
2001-2002 budget under Resolution 2001-21.
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Kehoe moved approval of R-2001-22. Mr. Schmid seconded the motion, and the
motion carried unanimously.
10.
Dr. Abrams
presented Resolution R-2001-23 - Consideration of Approval of Tuition
Increase. Dr. Abrams distributed a
handout showing Tuition Projections for FY 2001-02 of the other two year
institutions across the state. A few
Board members informed Dr. Abrams that they had received a letter from the
Governor asking them not to increase tuition at their institutions. The Board members expressed that they would
like to send a letter to the Governor in response to his letter.
CONSIDERATION
OF APPROVAL
OF
TUITION INCREASE
R-2001-23
WHEREAS: the Board of Trustees of North Central State
College is committed to providing access to a high-quality and affordable
education, and
WHEREAS: revenue projections based on current
resources will not likely keep pace with the expenditures required of the
College to ensure quality programming.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Trustees hereby authorize
a $4.00 (7.7%) per credit hour increase in instructional and general fees for
the 2001-2002 academic year, commencing Fall Quarter, 2001.
ACTION TAKEN: Dr. Kafer moved approval of R-2001-23. Mr. Kehoe seconded the motion, and the
motion carried unanimously.
11.
Dr. Abrams
presented Resolution R-2001-24 - Consideration of Approval of Employment of
College Personnel. Dr. Abrams stated
that this Resolution contains the new Director of Human Resources who currently
holds the same position with Carton Services in Shelby.
CONSIDERATION
OF APPROVAL OF
EMPLOYMENT
OF COLLEGE PERSONNEL
R-2001-24
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Board of Trustees that the following
non-academic professional staff are
hereby awarded an employment agreement at the salary and dates stipulated below:
BEGINNING JULY 9, 2001 JUNE 30, 2002
R. Douglas Hanuscin, Director of Human
Resources
SALARY: $48,878.14 prorated from $50,000.00
for a fiscal year
ACTION TAKEN: Mr. Ross moved approval of R-2001-24. Mr. Kehoe seconded the motion, and the
motion carried unanimously.
7.
BOARD CHAIRMAN=S REPORT
The Chairman had nothing to report at this
time.
8.
PRESIDENT=S REPORT
CDC - Dr. Abrams informed the Board that
Nancy Hultz, Director of Early Childhood Education program, would be retiring
after the end of summer quarter. He
stated that Nancy was the driving force behind the creation of the Child
Development Center. He expressed a
desire to possibly name the CDC after her.
This would cause the Board to have some conversation on the process of
how the College would name buildings after someone.
Advanced Technology Training Center - Dr. Abrams informed the Board that fund
raising for the Shelby Community Project has reached the halfway point towards
its goal of $500,000. He also stated
that the College Foundation has agreed to fund $500,000 of the $2 million it
has pledged to raise for equipment. The
Richland County Foundation has awarded the College a $500,000 grant.
Graduation - Dr. Abrams stated that graduation was a huge success and that the
weather was beautiful.
9.
TIME AND PLACE
OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is
scheduled for Wednesday, September 26, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 168 of the
Fallerius Technical Education Center.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chairman called for any additional
business requiring Board action.
ACTION TAKEN: As there was no further business for Board
approval, a motion was made by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Wiseman to adjourn the
meeting at 9:30 p.m. The motion carried
unanimously, and the meeting adjourned.
Respectively submitted: Mr. J.
Bradford Preston, Chairman
Lisa A. Kitts, Secretary