Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - April 25, 2024

Board of Directors Work Session

The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors held its Spring work session on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting was held at the KY Advanced Technology Institute (KATI) Campus, 1127 Morgantown Road, Bowling Green, KY.

Board Members:

President:

Dr. Phillip Neal

SKYCTC Staff:

Minutes

Call to Order

Chair Treva Shirley called the work session to order at 8:30 a.m. and reviewed the purpose of the work session.

Chair Shirley reviewed the Proposed Meeting Calendar dates with the Board. She stated that the Calendar would be voted on during the Business meeting in the afternoon.

Dr. Neal welcomed the Board and asked Mr. Chris Cumens, Vice President of Business Services, to share his interactive Chi-Ching presentation with the Board.

Report of the Budget and Finance Committee

Ms. Donia Massey, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, stated the Committee met on April 11, 2024. She asked Mr. Cumens to report on behalf of the Committee. Mr. Cumens gave a detailed Budget and Finance presentation. He reviewed the 2024-25 draft budget. He staled the Board would vote to approve the Budget Resolution in the afternoon. 

Report of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee

Ms. Kim Phelps, Chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, stated the Committee met on March 6, 2024, for a preliminary review of the Strategic Plan.

Report of the Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Accountability Committee

Chair Shirley stated the Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Accountability Committee met on April 11, 2024. She asked Mr. Mark Garrett, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, to report on behalf of the Committee. Mr. Garrett presented the 2023-24 Strategic Plan Progress Report.

Mr. Garrett presented the raft 2022-26 Strategic Plan with Embedded Mission Statement for the 2024-25 year. He stated the Board would vote to approve the Strategic Plan Resolution in the afternoon.

Dr. Neal and Dr. James McCaslin gave the Board a tour of the KATI Campus.

Report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee

Mr. David Jones, Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, stated the Committee met on April 11, 2024. He asked Mr. Cumens to report on behalf of the Committee. Mr. Cumens gave a facilities update.

Dr. Phil Neal gave a year in review presentation updating the Board on SKYCTC and its accomplishments.

Chair Shirley stated that she received the Board's and Cabinet's feedback on Dr. Neal's evaluation. She led the Board and Cabinet in discussions regarding Dr. Neal's evaluation. Chair Shirley stated she would send summary the Board's evaluation to Dr. Ryan Quarles, KCTCS President.

Chair Shirley directed the Board to their evaluation and self-assessment instruments. She stated that since most of the Board members are new, they would complete the evaluation next April. Ms. Valerie Brown asked what the Board could do to help SKYCTC. Dr. Neal asked that the Board to be champions of the College and advocate for SKYCTC wherever they go.

Adjournment

The work session adjourned at 2:05 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Donia Massey, Board Secretary
Date: April 25, 2024