KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES

March 15, 2007

CALL TO ORDER

Vice Chair Roy Spangler called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Members Present:      Robert Bovee, Roy Spangler, Denis Weiss, Patricia Webb, Roberta Werle

Members Absent:        Sally Galer, Richard Silverman

Others Present:          Fay Bovee, Jo Ann Comerford, Kathy Koch, Ed Koliba, Doty Latuszek, Dennis Mansfield, Kathy Marsh, Charles Rorie, Dale Shantz,

WELCOME

Members and guests were welcomed by Vice Chair Roy Spangler.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Roberta Werle announced that Kirtland’s music instructor, Candace Peterson will be a guest soloist at the Vivaldi’s Magnificat performance which is a combined effort of the Mikenauk Choir, three Roscommon High School choirs, and the Central Michigan University string ensemble to be held this weekend at the Roscommon High School at 4 p.m.

She also announced that March 24 and 25 Kirtland and the Houghton Lake Players will perform “Dead and Deader.”  Tickers are $20.

MINUTES

Minutes from the February 15, 2007 regular board meeting were reviewed and approved after a motion from Trustee

Patricia Webb supported by Trustee Denis Weiss.

COMMUNICATION

President Charles Rorie announced that the annual COOR-ISD Joint Boards dinner will be held at Kirtland House on Monday, April 30, 2007 at 6 p.m.   The Michigan Community College Association Summer Workshop will be held August 2 through 4, 2007 in Traverse City.  He encouraged board members to mark their calendars.

PRESENTATION

The scheduled presentation by Tom Dale on the Visiting Naturalist Program was cancelled due to presenter’s illness.

BUSINESS FOR BOARD ACTION

1. Resolution to approve tuition and fees for the 2007-08 academic year

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Patricia Webb and supported by Trustee Denis Weiss:

WHEREAS

        1.     The college administrative team has requested that the board of trustees establish the rate of tuition for the 2007-08 academic year.

        2.     The college administrative team anticipates proposing a balanced budget for 2007-08.

           3.     The college administrative team has done a thorough review of budget assumptions and requests, and feels that a 5.0 percent level of increase is appropriate and necessary at this time.

        4.     It is expected that the requested increase keeps tuition in line with other Michigan community college tuition rates.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

        1.     The rate of tuition for in-district students shall be $73.75 per contact hour.

        2.     The rate of tuition for out-of-district students shall be $135.20 per contact hour.

        3.     The rate of tuition for out-of-state students shall be $167.10 per contact hour.

        4.     The rate of tuition for international students shall be $191.30 per contact hour.

        5.     The course fees are approved as submitted.

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

2. Resolution to approve proposed discontinuation of Contracting with Business and Industry program

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Denis Weiss and supported by Trustee Patricia Webb:

WHEREAS

        1.     The board of trustees has been presented a proposal to discontinue the Contracting with Business and Industry Program as a second reading at this meeting, and

        2.     The college administrative team has reviewed the recommendation and concurs that the Contracting with Business and Industry Program should be discontinued,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

The proposed discontinuation of the Contracting with Business and Industry Program be approved.

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

3. Resolution to establish the general fund revenue estimate for the 2007-08 fiscal year

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Trustee Patricia Webb and supported by Trustee Roy Spangler:

WHEREAS

        1.     Michigan Public Act 331 of 1966 requires the estimate of general fund revenue for the upcoming year, and

        2.     The college administrative team is recommending that the board of trustees establish the general fund revenue estimate based on the following assumptions:

        Tuition and Fees

                        Enrollment

                                Central Campus                                                  0.0%

                                M-TEC                                                               40.0%

                        Tuition Rate Increase                                                5.0%                 $5,105,104

                Property Tax Increase                                                       5.0%

                        Includes Otsego County Millage                                                         6,944,537

                State Appropriation Increase                                           2.0%                    2,804,082

                Investment Return                                                             4.5%                         52,955

                Other Income Increase                                                      2.0%                       255,185

                Total Revenue Estimate                                                                              $15,161,863

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

The general fund revenue estimate be established in the amount of $15,161,863 for the 2007-08

fiscal year.

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

REPORTS FOR BOARD INFORMATION

Presidential Search Advisory Committee update

Dale Shantz, Director of Human Resources, reported that 28 applications have been received.  Of them, 21 have a Ph.D. or Ed.D., one has a D.O., five are Masters level and one is a non-degree applicant.  There is one college president, 12 vice presidents, two provosts/campus administrators, one vice provost, six deans, one superintendent, one senior department head, three instructors and one corporate executive.  Twelve applicants are from Michigan.

Shantz explained that the search consultant, Dr. Ponitz, has reviewed the applications, conducted preliminary reference checks, and submitted a recommended list of 14 candidates to the Presidential Search Advisory Committee for review.  The committee will meet Monday, April 2 to narrow the list to five candidates who best fit the profile approved by the board plus two alternates.  After that, Dr. Ponitz will confirm continued interest of selected candidates, conduct in-depth reference checks, and submit a recommendation to the board of trustees.  In April the board will review the top candidates and choose those they wish to interview.  After the interview, campus visits of the top two will be scheduled, possibly followed by a second interview, and a letter of intent will be sent to the top choice.  Upon agreement, a public announcement will be made.  Kirtland’s seventh president will be expected to report on or about July 2, 2007.

Lease agreement and addendum to lease with MSOCS

Doty Latuszek, Provost, provided copies of the lease agreement with addendum to lease with Michigan School of Cardiovascular Sonography (MSOCS).  The lease is for three years beginning July 1, 2007. Supporting documents included were a certificate of liability insurance, bond, and an M-TEC floor plan of the lease space.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was declared adjourned at 8:15 p.m. by Vice Chair Roy Spangler.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathy Koch

Recording Secretary