Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - September 29, 2022 Annual Meeting
The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at the Transpark Center, 221 Commonwealth Blvd., Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Board Members:
Jackie Perkins, Chair
Tye Burklow
Jerry Coe (Virtual)
Amanda Dean
David Jones
Paula Pedigo
Treva Shirley
Donia Massey
President:
Dr. Phillip Neal
SKYCTC Staff:
Chris Cumens
Abel Sanchez
Lori Slaughter
Brooke Justice
Dr. James McCaslin
Daniel Harris
Becky McNulty
Heather Rogers
Minutes
Call to Order
Chair Jackie Perkins called the meeting to order 4:07 p.m. and welcomed Board members and staff.
Introduction and Seating of New Member of the Board of Directors
Chair Perkins asked Dr. Phillip Neal to introduce our new Board member. Dr. Neal announced that Mr. David Jones was elected to replace Mr. Lori Slaughter as the Faculty Representative. Mr. Jones will serve a three-year term. Mr. Jones addressed the Board. Chair Perkins welcomed him to the Board of Directors.
Dr. Neal announced that Mr. Richard Smith had been elected as the Student Government Association (SGA) President and Student Representative. However, Mr. Smith was elected to the KCTCS Board of Regents. Ms. Amanda Dean, Vice President of SGA stepped up to serve as the Student Representative for a one-year term. Ms. Dean addressed the Board. Chair Perkins welcomed her to the Board of Directors.
Chair Perkins presented Ms. Slaughter a plaque and thanked for her service to the Board.
Motion to Approve Minutes - Approved
Chair Perkins stated the Board received the April 21, 2022, Board work session minutes in their packet for review prior to the meeting. He asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Tye Burklow made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Treva Shirley seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Chair Perkins reminded the Board that there was a change in which all meetings had to be recorded. He asked for a motion to approve the April 21, 2022, Board meeting minutes. Ms. Shirley made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Donia Massy seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Other Business
Chair Perkins announced since there is potential for not having quorum later in the meeting that we would move the Report of the Nominating Committee up.
Chair Perkins asked Ms. Massey, Chair of the Nominating Committee, to report on behalf of Committee. Ms. Massey submitted the slate of officers for the 2022-23 Board year for consideration: Chair, Mr. Jackie Perkins; Vice Chair, Mr. Tye Burklow; and Secretary, Ms. Kim Phelps. Chair Perkins asked for a motion to accept the Report of the Nominating Committee. Ms. Paula Pedigo made a motion to accept; the motion passed unanimously.
Chair Perkins stated the Standing Committee appointments were under Tab 5 in the agenda book.
Chair Perkins stated that the schedule of the 2023 Board of Directors Committee Meetings were under Tab 6 in the agenda book.
Chair's Report - Chair Jackie Perkins Reporting
Chair Perkins stated that under Tab 4 in the agenda book was the approved Meeting Calendar of the Board of Directors.
Chair Perkins announced that Dr. Neal and a few Board members would be presenting at the ACCT Annual Congress in New York in October.
Student Government Association {SGA) Report -Ms. Amanda Dean Reporting
Ms. Dean stated the SGA did not have a report.
President's Report -Dr. Phillip Neal Reporting
Academic Affairs/Student Services:
Dr. James Mccaslin, Provost, reported on behalf of Dr. Lisa Hunt. He gave the Board an update on the upcoming SACS visit. He stated the College is working on the Compliance Report and final submission will be by March 1, 2023. Dr. Mccaslin also informed the Board that SKYCTC will be selecting a new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) in the next few months.
Dr. Mccaslin announced two new programs. The Heavy Equipment Operator partnership with Warren County Public Schools and the Medical Lab Technician program.
Dr. Mccaslin report on the Merit and DC to Finish scholarship impacts.
Ms. Brooke Justice, Vice President of Student Services, gave an enrollment report.
Resource Development:
Ms. Heather Rogers, Vice President of Resource Development, updated the Board on the scholarship fund and announced the major gifts. She stated that the Annual Scholarship Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022.
Business Services:
Mr. Chris Cumens, Vice President of Business Services, gave the Board a budget walk forward from 2021-22 to 2022-23. He also gave an update on College projects.
Business Continuity:
Dr. Neal gave a report on Business Continuity. He reported on SKYCTC's organizational planning, personnel readiness, and mandatory training.
Mr. Daniel Harris, Manager of Security and Safety, reported on security coverage, equipment, training, and support giving to SKYCTC.
Mr. Cumens reported on SKYCTC's Information Technology system and financial readiness.
Announcements
Chair Perkins announced that the RN Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for December 7, 2022, and the December Commencement is scheduled for December 12, 2022. He also announced that the next scheduled meeting is the Holiday Celebration Dinner on December 8, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Documents on file with the minutes of this meeting:
Agenda Book
President's Report
Respectfully Submitted,
Kimberly Phelps, Board Secretary
Date: September 29, 2022
