KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
November 16, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sally Galer called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Robert Bovee, Sally Galer, Roy Spangler, Richard Silverman, Denis Weiss, Roberta Werle
Members Absent: Patricia Webb
Others Present: Nick Baker, Stacey Barnes, Jerry Boerema, Fay Bovee, Jo Ann Comerford, Gene Frazier, Kathy Koch, Ed Koliba, Doty Latuszek, Mari McKenzie, Kathy Marsh, Kyle Morrison, Jason Prout, Charles Rorie, Ilene Scherer, Tim Scherer, Dale Shantz
WELCOME
Members and guests were welcomed by Chair Sally Galer.
Expected guest, Mike Hansen, President of Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) in Lansing, had not yet arrived, so Chair Sally Galer moved on to the next agenda item.
MINUTES
Minutes from the October 17, 2006 special board meeting and the October 19, 2006 regular board meetings were reviewed and approved as presented after a motion from Trustee Roy Spangler supported by Trustee Denis Weiss.
COMMUNICATION
President Charles Rorie explained that Trustee Patricia Webb has stepped down from the M-TEC Governing Advisory Board and that Trustee Denis Weiss has volunteered to serve as board liaison along with Roy Spangler. Trustee Roberta Werle moved to appoint Denis Weiss to the M-TEC Governing Advisory Board, supported by Trustee Richard Silverman.
Vote: Ayes, six. Nays, zero. Absent, one. The motion was declared approved.
Charles Rorie commented that the regular December board meeting falls on the 21st and asked if they would consider moving the meeting one week earlier to December 14. Trustee Roy Spangler made a motion to change the December regular board meeting to December 14, supported by Trustee Richard Silverman.
Vote: Ayes, six. Nays, zero. Absent, one. The motion was declared approved.
Charles Rorie shared a letter from the director of the Michigan Guaranty Agency commending the college for continued success in assisting student loan borrowers avoid student loan default. Our default rate has been below ten percent for the three most recent years as published by the U.S. Department of Education. Enclosed with the letter was enclosed a certificate of achievement.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Mike Hansen’s arrival was noted, and the Chair invited him to speak. He introduced himself and provided an update on the association’s role in promoting and advocating Michigan’s community colleges. He addressed the association’s stand on issues such as state funding, the movement toward requiring a bachelor degree for registered nurses, and the need to educate the public about success stories from community college students.
COMMUNICATION (continued)
Charles Rorie presented a recommendation for members of a Community Needs Assessment Committee.
The recommendation was to begin the planning with Trustee Silverman, Provost Doty Latuszek, Marketing Director Jim Enger, and Data Coordinator Nick Baker. The purpose of this committee is to review current target markets, review existing community needs research data, recommend one or more target markets for new assessment focus, recommend community and college issues or assessment, and to recommend the most appropriate means for selected assessment. Trustee Roy Spangler moved to accept the recommendation to establish the Community Needs Assessment Committee, supported by Trustee Denis Weiss.
Vote: Ayes, six. Nays, zero. Absent, one. The motion was declared approved.
PRESENTATION
Jason Prout, Instructor of Drafting and Design Technology, provided a presentation of student outcomes of a distinctive project focusing on engineering design problems during the Winter 2006 course. Graduation Outcomes was demonstrated by a display of classified ads focusing on engineering design technologies in Michigan. He spoke of the future of technology including laser printing and welding, bio-printing of biological organs and cells, and nano-technology in the form of nano-tech machines. He listed some goals for engineering design technologies at Kirtland.
Note: Trustee Roy Spangler excused himself at 8 p.m. explaining that he had another commitment.
BUSINESS FOR BOARD ACTION
1. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Richard Silverman and supported by Trustee Denis Weiss:
Discussion: Roberta Werle observed that there are no community representatives from the secondary schools in our district on the committee. It was agreed that the committee can be approved with authorization to add members from the educational segment of our district.
Richard Silverman amended the motion to authorize additional representation to the committee, supported by Denis Weiss.
WHEREAS
1. The consultant to the Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees, Dr. David Ponitz, has recommended the formation of an advisory committee to assist in the presidential search, and
2. The board subcommittee and staff charged with seeking nominations for a broadly representative committee have compiled a proposed member list according to Dr. Ponitz’s suggested guidelines,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
The membership of the Kirtland Community College Presidential Search Advisory Committee be approved as follows:
Members of the board of trustees: Richard Silverman, Denis Weiss
Full-time faculty: Carole Finke, English/Humanities
Gene Frazier, Kirtland Federation of Teachers
Alan Mabarak, Career Tech/M-TEC
Marcell Romancky, Math/Science
Part-time faculty: Carol Phillips, Fine Arts
Students: William Armstrong, College Clubs (Criminal Justice)
Jaysen Hollingsworth, Student Senate
Classified staff: Ruth Elie, Part-time staff
Lisa Lashley, Hourly, Paraprofessional
Ilene Scherer, Classified Staff Representative
Ron Sharpe, United Steelworkers
Administrative staff: Kathy Marsh, Instruction
Dale Shantz, Liaison & Operations
Kirtland Community College Foundation: Claude (Pepper) Karstendiek
Members of the Community: Jeremy Akin, Houghton Lake/Roscommon, Automotive Advisory Committee
Judith Baker, Crawford County, Director of Nursing at Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Michael Handrich, Oscoda County, Business, served on internet advisory committee
Howie Hanft, Ogemaw County, Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Advisory Committee
Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, two Resolution declared adopted.
2. RESOLUTION TO BESTOW HONORAIRE STATUS
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Roberta Werle and supported by Trustee Robert Bovee:
WHEREAS
1. William Richard (Dick) Cook has dedicated 12 years of service as staff at Kirtland Community College;
2. He has ably discharged his responsibilities as Coordinator of Criminal Justice Training, with nearly 400 Academy Graduates and many other trained and certified law enforcement officers now serving Michigan and it’s communities;
3. He was a member of the first Criminal Justice Advisory Board, and has ably contributed to the growth and development of Kirtland’s Criminal Justice Programs;
4. He has worked closely with the Michigan Consortium on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES), and has substantially influenced present statewide training standards;
5. He has ably served his profession and community by active membership and leadership roles in various civic and professional organizations, including the Northern Michigan
Training Council, Volunteer Service of Otsego County, the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, and the Northern Michigan Chiefs of Police.
6. He has continually demonstrated his concern and dedication for the students he has served;
7. His concern, dedication, and skills will be greatly missed by the students we serve, his colleagues, and this board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
The board of trustees, in public recognition and appreciation of these years of service, does hereby bestow Honoraire Status on William Richard Cook, with all the honors and privileges such status entails.
Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, two Resolution declared adopted.
3. Second reading: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE POL 4.090 FIELD TRIPS
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Denis Weiss and supported by Trustee Richard Silverman:
Discussion: Roberta Werle expressed reservation about the statement holding staff accountable for the activities of students.
WHEREAS
The board of trustees has been presented the proposed POL 4.090 FIELD TRIPS as a second reading at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
The proposed POL 4.090 FIELD TRIPS be approved.
Vote: Ayes, four Nays, one (Trustee Werle) Abstain, zero Absent, two Resolution declared adopted.
4. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AUDIT REPORT
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Richard Silverman and supported by Trustee Denis Weiss:
Discussion: Roberta Werle objected to wording of the resolution, “The board agrees...” She said that she cannot “agree” due to lack of enough data. However, she could find no reason to reject it; therefore she can “accept” it.
WHEREAS
1. The Board of Trustees has been presented with the Annual Financial Statement and Auditor’s Report, the Single Audit Report, and the Management Letter for period ending June 30, 2006, and
2. The Board of Trustees agrees with the findings and also agrees that the financial statements present fairly, the financial position of Kirtland Community College at June 30, 2006,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
The Board of Trustees accepts all reports as presented by Yeo & Yeo, PC.
Vote: Ayes, four Nays, one (Trustee Werle) Abstain, zero Absent, two Resolution declared approved.
5. RESOLUTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT SUMMER 2007 PROPERTY TAXES
The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Denis Weiss and supported by Trustee Roberta Werle:
WHEREAS
The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees intends to impose a summer 2007 property tax levy of all of the district's property taxes, including debt services, upon property located within the district in accordance with its continuing resolution previously adopted on December 21, 1988 and continuing from year to year until specifically revoked by the board of trustees.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees reaffirms its intent to impose a summer 2007 property tax levy of all of the district's property taxes, including debt services, upon property located within the district in accordance with its continuing resolution previously adopted on December 21, 1988 and continuing from year-to-year until specifically revoked by the board of trustees, and
2. The President or his/her designee is authorized and directed to provide the governing body of each city and/or township in which the district is located a copy of this resolution requesting each city and/or township to collect the summer tax levy for 2007 in the same manner and at the same time the township is collecting school or intermediate school district taxes. Said resolution and the request to collect the summer tax levy shall be forwarded to the appropriate governing bodies by January 1, 2007, and
3. The President or his/her designee is authorized to negotiate on behalf of this district with the governing body of each city and/or township in which the district is located for the reasonable expenses for collection of the district's summer property tax levy that the city and/or township may bill under MCL 380.1611 or MCL 380.1612.
Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, two Resolution declared adopted.
REPORTS FOR BOARD INFORMATION
Deferred Maintenance Update
Jo Ann Comerford, Director of Facilities, explained deferred maintenance is and provided an update of the college’s progress with deferred maintenance. She explained the facilities condition index, current replacement value of buildings in today’s dollars, and a summary of progress from 2000 to 2006, including M-TEC. She included a report of completed items to date.
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS UNITED STEELWORKERS NEGOTIATIONS
Trustee Richard Silverman made a motion to go into closed session to discuss United Steelworkers negotiations, supported by Trustee Denis Weiss.
Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, two The motion was declared approved.
After a break, Chair Sally Galer called the executive session to order at 8:57 p.m.
Others Present: Ed Koliba, Tim Scherer, Jo Ann Comerford, Kathy Koch
Ed Koliba explained the negotiations that lead to a proposed contract that has been ratified by the Steelworkers.
Trustee Denis Weiss moved to leave executive session, supported by Trustee Robert Bovee.
Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero
ADDITIONAL BOARD ACTION
Chair Sally Galer resumed the regular board meeting at 9:38 p.m.
A motion was made by Trustee Richard Silverman, supported by Trustee Denis Weiss to ratify the outcomes of negotiation for a new contract between Kirtland Community College and the United Steelworkers Local 15095.
Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero Abstain, zero Absent, two The motion was declared approved.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:39 p.m. by Chair Sally Galer.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Koch
Recording Secretary