Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - April 24, 2025

Board of Directors Meeting

The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors held its Spring business meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. The meeting was held at the Franklin-Simpson Center, 175 Davis Drive, Franklin, KY.

Board Members:

President:

Dr. Brooke Justice

Faculty and Staff:

Minutes

Call to Order

Chair Treva Shirley called the meeting to order after the Board work session at 2:30 p.m. and welcomed Board members and staff.

Motion to Approve Minutes - Approved

Chair Shirley stated the Board received a copy of the February 20, 2025, minutes prior to the meeting to review. The Board had no recommended changes to the minutes. Mr. Mike Reynolds moved that the Board approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Dr. Patrick Klapheke and passed unanimously.

Chair's Report - Chair Shirley Reporting

Chair Shirley presented the Calendar of Meetings for the Board of Directors 2025-2026 year. Ms. Valerie Brown moved that the Board approve the calendar. The motion was seconded by Dr. Patrick Klapheke and passed unanimously.

Chair Shirley announced the 2025 ACCT Annual Leadership Congress will be held October 22-25,2025, in New Orleans. She asked the Board to let Ms. Becky McNulty know by July 7, 2025, if they want to attend.

Ms. Bridget Canter, KCTCS Vice President of Human Resources, joined the meeting via Microsoft Teams and gave an update on the Presidential Search. She stated the virtual interviews will be May 12-13, 2025, and the campus visits will be May 27-29,2025.

Recognition Items

Dr. Brooke Justice presented Ms. Donia Massey with a plaque in appreciation for her time served as the Board of Directors Staff Representative.

Dr. Justice announced that Mr. Roberto Amador and Mr. Alex Smith were selected as SKYCTC's All-Academic Team winners . Each winner addressed the Board.

Strategic Plan

Motion to Approve the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan with Embedded Mission Statement for the 2025-2026 Year - Approved: Chair Shirley stated that the Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Accountability Committee recommends the Board approve the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan for 2025-2026 as presented in the work session. Chair Shirley read the Strategic Plan Resolution. Mr. Chris Higgins moved that the Board accept the Committee's recommendation. Mr . Tim Edelen seconded, and it was unanimously approved. A copy of the Resolution will be on file with the minutes of the meeting.

Budget and Finance 

Motion to Approve the 2025-2026 Budget - Approved: Chair Shirley stated that the Budget and Finance Committee recommends the Board approve the 2025-2026 Budget as presented in the work session. Chair Shirley read the Budget Resolution. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Board accept the Committee's recommendation. Ms. Brown seconded, and Budget was unanimously approved. A copy of the Resolution will be on file with the minutes of the meeting.

Other Business

Chair Shirley reported the Board discussed its evaluation of Dr. Justice and she will send a summary of the evaluation to the Dr. Ryan Quarles, KCTCS President.

Announcements

Chair Shirley read the announcements. She stated the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the Transpark Center.

Adjournment

The work session adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted, 
Board Secretary
April 24, 2025