Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - September 26, 2024
The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at the Glasgow Health Campus, 129 State Street, Glasgow, Kentucky.
Board Members:
Treva Shirley, Chair
Kim Phelps, Vice-Chair
David Jones
Dr. Patrick Klapheke
Donia Massey
Chris Higgins
Alex Smith
Mike Reynolds
Tim Edelen
President:
Dr. Brooke Justice
SKYCTC Staff:
Chris Cumens
Sherri Forester
Dr. Angie Harlan
Dr. Lisa Hunt
Rebecca Lee
Becky McNulty
Heather Rogers
Abel Sanchez
Minutes
Call to Order
Chair Treva Shirley called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and welcomed Board members and staff.
Dr. Brooke Justice addressed the Board as the Interim President.
Dr. Brooke Justice introduced Dr. Angie Harlan, Director of the Glasgow Health Campus. Dr. Harlan gave the Board a little history of Glasgow Health and did a virtual tour of the Campus.
Motion to Approve Minutes - Approved
Chair Shirley stated the Board received a copy of the February 15, 2024, minutes prior to the meeting to review. There were no questions or recommended changes. Mr. Mike Reynolds moved that the Board approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jackson Pryor and passed unanimously.
Introduction and Seating of New Member of the Board of Directors
Dr. Justice announced that Mr. Alex Smith will serve as the Board of Directors Student Representative for a one-year term. Mr. Smith addressed the Board. Chair Shirley welcomed him to the Board of Directors.
Motion to Approve Minutes - Approved
Chair Shirley stated the Board received the April 25, 2024, Board work session minutes in their packet for review prior to the meeting. She asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Mike Reynolds made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Kim Phelps seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
Chair Shirley asked for a motion to approve the April 25, 2024, Board meeting minutes. Dr. Patrick Klapheke made a motion to approve the minutes as presented . Mr . Reynolds seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.
Chair's Report - Chair Treva Shirley Reporting
Chair Shirley announced that Mr. David Jones would be attending the ACCT Annual Congress in Seattle, Washington in October.
Chair Shirley stated that under Tab 4 in the agenda book was the approved Meeting Calendar of the Board of Directors.
President's Report - Dr. Brooke Justice Reporting
President's Update
Dr. Justice announced that SKYCTC was named sixth out of thirty in the middle category for Best Places to Work.
Academic Affairs
Dr. Lisa Hunt, Acting Vice President Academic Affairs, announced that the Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) received a favorable initial accreditation visit for the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) .
The Nursing programs are seeking ACEN accreditation. The RN Glasgow program was ranked #1 in Kentucky for NCLEX pass rates.
Dr. Hunt gave an update on SKYCTC's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) .
Student Services
Ms. Rebecca Lee, Associate Vice President Marketing & Communications, gave an enrollment report. She discussed the Merit Scholarship impact.
Ms. Lee informed the Board that SKYCTC does not take mental health lightly; therefore, the College secured BetterMynds for our students. BetterMynds offers counseling services to students that sign up for it.
Resource Development
Ms. Heather Rogers, Vice President of Resource Development, reported an update on the scholarship fund and announced the Tincher Foundation made a donation for the naming of building D... adopting the name Robert and Mary Tincher Campus Community Center. She stated the Annual Scholarship Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, October 18,2024.
Business Services
Mr. Chris Cumens, Vice President of Business Services, gave the Board a budget update. He also updated the Board on College projects.
Administration
Ms. Sherri Forester, Vice President of Administrative Services, gave an update to the 2023-24 Strategic Plan Indictors.
Other Business
Chair Shirley asked Ms. Donia Massey, Chair of the Nominating Committee, to report on behalf of the Committee. Ms. Massey submitted the slate of officers for the 2024-25 Board year for consideration: Chair, Ms. Treva Shirley; Vice-Chair, Ms. Kim Phelps; and Secretary, Ms. Donia Massey. Chair Massey conducted the elections. Mr. Alex Smith made a motion to accept the slate of officers as presented. Mr. Mike Reynolds second. The motions passed unanimously.
Chair Shirley stated the Standing Committee appointments were under Tab 5 in the agenda book.
Chair Shirley stated that the schedule of the 2025 Board of Directors Committee Meetings were under Tab 6 in the agenda book.
Announcements
Chair Shirley announced that the RN Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for December 11, 2024, and the December Commencement is scheduled for December 16, 2024. She also announced that the next scheduled gathering of the Board is the Holiday Celebration Dinner on December 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Documents on file with the minutes of this meeting:
- Agenda Book
- President's Report
Respectfully Submitted,
Board Secretary
Date: September 26, 2024
