KIRTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES

June 14, 2007

PUBLIC HEARING

Chair Sally Galer opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Ed Koliba, Chief Business and Finance Officer, provided a handout summary of the proposed budget as it applies to the property tax millage. The purpose of the hearing was to give the public an opportunity to speak on the issue. Public notices of the hearing were placed in district newspapers.

REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Sally Galer called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL

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

Members Absent: None (Robert Bovee sat in the audience with his family)

Others Present: Nick Baker, Fay Bovee, Dena Bovee, Karen Brown, Jo Ann Comerford, MaryAnn Ferrigan, Keith Gave, Sandra Hull, Ed Koliba, Doty Latuszek, Kathy Marsh, Kyle Morrison, Charles Rorie, Ilene Scherer, Tim Scherer, Dale Shantz, Ron Sharpe, Richard Smith

WELCOME

Members and guests were welcomed by Chair Sally Galer.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Trustee Roy Spangler commented on how nice the campus looks and expressed appreciation to all who are responsible for that.

COMMUNICATIONS

Calendar of Events

President Charles Rorie reminded the board of events coming up including his retirement reception on Tuesday, June 19 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Kirtland House; the Monday, July 2 organizational board meeting at 7 p.m.; the Thursday, July 19 regular board of trustees meeting; the Wednesday, August 1 board workshop at 1 p.m. at Kirtland House; and the MCCA Summer Workshop from Thursday, August 2 through Saturday, August 4 in Traverse City.

A discussion was held on whether to combine the organizational meeting on July 2 with the regular board meeting on July 19. It was agreed to hold both meetings since Dr. Thomas Quinn will be starting as the new college president on July 9.

Final vacation schedule and temporary leadership assignment

Charles Rorie provided a memorandum to the board regarding using his remaining vacation days and appointing an administrator in charge until the new president arrives. He recommended Ed Koliba who has been representing the college at legislative sessions concerning the college.

Digital Community College Award

An article in the Houghton Lake Resorter was provided congratulating Kirtland for receiving a second award for being in the top ten of the most technologically advanced colleges of our size in the nation. “The Digital Community Colleges Survey examines how colleges are deploying technology to streamline operations and better serve students, faculty and staff.”

Congressman Dave Camp’s tribute to Robert Bovee

Deferred; a special recognition tribute was expected from Congressman Dave Camp’s office, but the document was not received as of this date.

BUSINESS FOR BOARD ACTION

1. RESOLUTION TO BESTOW HONORAIRE STATUS

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

WHEREAS

1. Robert (Bob) Bovee has given 39 years of dedicated service as a founding member of the Board of Trustees at Kirtland Community College;

2. During his tenure, he has served as Board Chair (1974 - 1986), Vice Chair (1968 - 1974), Secretary/Treasurer (2004 - 2007), Board representative to the American Association of Community Colleges (1996 - 1998), Board delegate to the Michigan Association of Community Colleges (2002 - 2004) and alternate (1996 - 1998, 2004 - 2007), alternate representative to the Kirtland Community College Foundation (2004 - 2007), and on the Board Finance Committee (2002 - 2004);

3. He has been active within his community, having served on the Grayling City Council, as Secretary, President, and Lt. Governor of the Kiwanis Club, and Trustee for the Kiwanis Foundation, as a teacher and counselor, as a juvenile officer for the Crawford County Probate Court, as secretary for the Au Sable Canoe Marathon, and was named Man of the Year in Grayling in 1980;

4. He has served this region through his active involvement in the founding of this college, and his involvement with economic development initiatives including the Upper Great Lakes Initiative, NEMEDA/MEDIC, NEMSERP, Northeast Michigan Public Officials Training Programs, and development of a small business institute;

5. He has supported and advanced the mission and goals of Kirtland Community College, continually demonstrating his concern and dedication for the students we serve;

6. His concern, dedication, and skills will be greatly missed by the students we serve, the staff of the college, and his colleagues on 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 Robert Bovee, with all the honors and privileges such status entails.

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

2. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE POL 6.125 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS REVISION

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

WHEREAS

1. The instruction and student services divisions of the college both agree that cheating, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty should be handled as an academic misconduct, and

2. The disruption of classes should be handled by both and that the deans will decide whether the conduct will be considered academic or non-academic, and

3. The changes being presented in this resolution have to do with only the afore mentioned sections of the policy, and

4. The Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees have been presented the proposed revision to POL 6.125 Rights and Responsibilities of Students as a second reading at this meeting,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

The proposed revision to POL 6.125 Rights and Responsibilities of Students be approved.

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

REPORTS FOR BOARD INFORMATION

Faculty List for Summer

Kathy Marsh, Dean of Instruction, presented the full-time and part-time faculty list for Summer 2007 as an information item.

The future of Target Specific Bargaining (TSB) with the Kirtland Federation of Teachers (KFT)

Kathy Marsh explained the TSB process and how well it has worked here at Kirtland since the early 1990s. However, the KFT has called for a vote in August about continuing the TSB process. The current leadership of KFT prefers to use a grievance process rather than a problem solving process.

Richard Silverman asked to go on record to say that many people have worked long and hard to develop and implement the TSB process. He hopes the faculty will seriously consider staying with it. Sally Galer agreed with a position of support for TSB.

Richard Silverman made a formal motion to clearly state that the board supports the Target Specific Bargaining process because it has served this institution and its employees very well. The board hopes the Kirtland Federation of Teachers will maintain that process. Sally Galer supported the motion. Roberta Werle stated that with a new president coming in, she would rather not take a stand at this time. Further discussion took place in support of the TSB process.

Vote: Ayes, five Nays, zero Abstain, ~~one~~ two Absent, ~~one~~ zero Motion declared carried.

Presidential Search update

Dale Shantz, Director of Human Resources, reported that a contract was drafted and reviewed by Sally Galer and the college’s legal counsel. The contract was mailed to Dr. Tom Quinn today. He anticipates being here July 9.

Roberta Werle commented that she has not seen the contract. Dale Shantz said he would email a copy to all board members. Shantz commented that Dr. Quinn is looking for a place to live and has requested that if anyone has information on appropriate properties, he would appreciate that information.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Respectfully submitted,

Kathy Koch

Recording Secretary