KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES

June 8, 2006

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Sally Galer called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING

Chair Sally Galer presided over a public hearing for the community to comment or raise concerns about the 2006-07 Preliminary Budget proposal. Ed Koliba, Chief Business and Finance Officer, provided a handout summary of the proposed budget as it applies to the property tax millage.

ROLL CALL

Members Present: Robert Bovee, Sally Galer, Roy Spangler, Richard Silverman, Denis Weiss, Roberta Werle

Members Absent: Patricia Webb

Others Present: Stacey Barnes, Irene Borak, Fay Bovee, Jo Ann Comerford, Tom Dale, Kathy Koch, Ed Koliba, Doty Latuszek, Kathy Marsh, Charles Rorie, Ilene Scherer, Tim Scherer, Dale Shantz, Joan Weiss

WELCOME

Members and guests were welcomed by Chair Sally Galer.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Succession Planning

Trustee Roy Spangler said that he asked for this topic to be placed on the agenda because he believes the college needs to have an approved process in place for choosing the next college president. Referring to the fact that Charles Rorie notified the board at the April 20, 2006 meeting that he does not intend to automatically roll-over his contract in 2008, Spangler said that now is the time to establish a procedure. Sally Galer suggested holding a special meeting for this subject. A special meeting was agreed on for September 19, 2006 at 5 p.m.

Trustee Roberta Werle spoke of a letter to the editor in the Roscommon Herald news complaining of the noise of the shooting range disturbing the peace. Dale Shantz, Director of Human Resources, reported that Jerry Boerema, Associate Dean of Instruction, went to the vicinity and used a decimeter to gauge the noise level, but he did not even get it to register. He could hear the shooting, but the machine would not register over the ambient background. They will work with the township board to handle any general concerns of the citizens.

MINUTES

Minutes from the April 20, 2006 regular board meeting were reviewed and amended after a motion by Trustee Richard Silverman supported by Trustee Denis Weiss. An earlier draft of the Statement of Outcome of President’s Evaluation was corrected to the final version. The minutes were declared approved as amended.

COMMUNICATION

College President, Charles Rorie, reminded the board that the July regular meeting has been rescheduled to July 13 due to the MCCA Summer Workshop July 20-22, 2006 in Traverse City.

Charles Rorie provided two handouts regarding the Senate Bill 242 Amendment awarding $800,000 grant for retraining displaced workers. One handout was the press release with the information and the other was a page from the Journal of the Senate dated May 18, 2006 of the actual language used in the supplemental appropriations legislation.

He shared a feature article from the Miami Tribune Bahamas Edition featuring our Athletic Director, Teresa Stuck, who visited CR Walker High School in Nassau and held a basketball clinic at her own expense in late May.

Special Presentation

Tom Dale, Science Instructor, presented information about the 2006 Visiting Naturalist Program, “Cat Tales” featuring America’s Wild Cats and sponsored by Gahagan Nature Preserve, Kirtland Community College and the Kirtland’s Warbler Festival. Tom Dale covered 1,416 miles delivering the program to 5,341 K-12 students in the Kirtland service area of northern Michigan.

BUSINESS FOR BOARD ACTION

1. RESOLUTION TO BESTOW EMERITUS STATUS, ROBERT (BOB) SHINGLEDECKER

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Richard Silverman and supported by Trustee Roy Spangler:

WHEREAS

1. Robert (Bob) Shingledecker has dedicated 24 years of service as an Instructor at Kirtland Community College;

2 He played a substantial role in the preservation and growth of the Automotive Technology Program, and was instrumental in the Auto Lab expansion,

3. He worked effectively to secure the support of major automotive manufacturers for the Kirtland Automotive Program;

4. He worked to secure National Automotive Excellence Foundation (NATEF) certification for the program;

5. He developed an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) regional testing center at KCC:

6. He ably served his colleagues as President of the Kirtland Federation of Teachers, and was nominated for Outstanding Educator Award at the Trends in Occupational Education Conference;

7. He ably served this college through various committees and positions, including Assessment, Curriculum Instruction, Honors, Tech Prep Coordinator, and as Occupational Division Chair;

8. He has continually demonstrated his concern and dedication for the students he has served;

9. His concern, dedication, and knowledge of his subject will be greatly missed by his students, colleagues, and this board;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT

The board of trustees, in public recognition and appreciation of these years of service, does hereby

bestow Emeritus Status on Bob Shingledecker, with all the honors and privileges such status entails.

Vote: Ayes, six Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, one Resolution declared adopted.

2. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE POL 2.025 COLLEGE OWNED VEHICLES REVISION

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Roberta Werle and supported by Trustee Denis Weiss:

WHEREAS

The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees has been presented the proposed POL 2.025 College Owned Vehicles revision as a second reading at this meeting,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

This proposed POL 2.025 College Owned Vehicles revision be approved.

Vote: Ayes, six Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, one Resolution declared adopted.

3. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE POL 2.035 TRAVEL/CONFERENCE EXPENSE REPORTING/REIMBURSEMENT REVISION

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Richard Silverman and supported by Trustee

Robert Bovee:

WHEREAS

The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees has been presented the proposed POL 2.035 Travel/Conference Expense Reporting/Reimbursement revision as a second reading at this meeting,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

This proposed POL 2.035 Travel/Conference Expense Reporting/Reimbursement revision be approved.

Vote: Ayes, five Nays, one Abstain, zero Absent, one Resolution declared adopted.

4. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN ASSOCIATE IN TEACHING TRANSFER DEGREE

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Roy Spangler and supported by Trustee Robert Bovee:

WHEREAS

1. The Curriculum and Instruction Committee and the dean of instruction and educational services have

recommended the adoption of the Associate in Teaching Transfer Degree.

5. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2006-07 PRELIMINARY BUDGET

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Robert Bovee and supported by Trustee Richard Silverman:

WHEREAS

1. On June 6, 2006, the 2006-07 Preliminary Budget was presented to the Board of Trustees as a first reading, and

2. The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees has been presented the 2006-07 Preliminary Budget as a second reading at this meeting,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

The 2006-07 Preliminary Budget is approved, including the levy of 2.1093 mills for operating purposes and .13 mills for debt retirement.

Vote: Ayes, six Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, one Resolution declared adopted.

1. The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees, the administrative staff and faculty members are committed to the advancement of a comprehensive educational programs of distinct quality for all interested in the quest for learning, and

2. The sound development of college policies and programs can best be accomplished by these groups working in harmony and with respect for the roles of each, and

3. The parties have mutual obligation, pursuant to Act 379 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1965, to bargain in good faith with respect to hours, wages, terms and conditions of employment of instructional personnel being fully described in Article I of the Master Agreement, and

4. The parties, following extended and deliberated negotiations, have reached certain understandings which they desire to memorialize in the Master Agreement,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

The board of trustees ratifies the Master Agreement as presented for the period beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2009.

Vote: Ayes, six Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, one Resolution declared adopted.

REPORTS FOR BOARD INFORMATION

Compass Placement Testing

Kathy Marsh, Dean of Instruction, provided a PowerPoint presentation about the Compass Placement Testing currently in use by the college for entering students.

CCbenefits Inc. economic impact data project

Doty Latuszek, Provost, gave a report on a first draft report from CCbenefits, Inc. providing economic impact facts of Kirtland Community College. It lists the role that Kirtland plays in the local economy and is based on data supplied by college administrators. An example of the facts provided includes “The regional economy is $72.8 million stronger due to the actions of KCC.” “KCC returns $2.83 for every dollar of taxpayer financial support.” and “Students see their annual income increase by $114 per year for every credit completed at KCC.”

A Three-Year Plan for Progress

Charles Rorie discussed the completed plan the board requested from him. Richard Silverman commented that some vision issues not in the plan need to be worked on as a board to provide direction for administration.

Faculty List for Summer

Doty Latuszek presented the full and part time faculty list for the summer session as an information item. Charles Rorie noted that Sinan Toprak is teaching an online course this summer for Kirtland while he is in China teaching English.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:35 p.m. by Chair Sally Galer.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathy Koch

Recording Secretary