Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - February 19, 2026

Board of Directors Meeting

The Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Board of Directors held its meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. on Main Campus, 1845 Loop Drive, Bowling Green, Kentucky. 

Board Members:

President:

Dr. Michelle Trawick

SKYCTC Staff:

Minutes

Call to Order

Chair Treva Shirley called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and welcomed Board members and staff.

Introduction and Seating of New Members of the Board of Directors

Chair Shirley announced that the College has one new Board member and called on Dr. Trawick to introduce her. Dr. Trawick announced that Ms. Kayla Cowles will serve as the student representative until her term ends on June 30, 2026. Ms. Cowles addressed the Board.

Chair Shirley welcomed Ms. Cowles to the Board. 

Motion to Approve Minutes - Approved

Chair Shirley asked the Board to review the minutes from the September 11, 2025, Board meeting and asked if there were any questions or comments. Mr. Mike Reynolds moved that the Board approve the minutes. Mr. Tim Edelen seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously.

Recognition Items

Dr. Trawick announced Ms. Megan Saling, support staff, Ms. Rebecca Lee, administrative staff, and Ms. Amanda Page, faculty member, as winners of the SKYCTC Award of Excellence.

These individuals were recognized for their exemplary performance in position responsibility, leadership, professional and organizational development and will be recognized at the League for Innovations Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana in March 2026.

Chair's Report - Vice Chair Kim Phelps Reporting

Chair Shirley stated the Revised Appointment of Standing Committees is under Tab 3 in the Board packet.

Chair Shirley stated that a copy of the schedule of the 2026 Board of Directors Committee meetings is under Tab 4 in the Board packet.

Chair Shirley announced that Dr. Trawick was nominated and selected to receive the Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award for New Presidents. She will be traveling to Baltimore at the end of March to be recognized. 

President's Report- Dr. Michelle Trawick Reporting

Dr. Trawick updated the Board on HB619. She discussed the possible changes to the Board and titles if approved .

Academic Affairs:

Dr. Lisa Hunt, Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs, reported on Academic Affairs. The report is in the President's Report.

Student Services:

Dr. Brooke Justice, Vice President of Student Services, gave a brief enrollment update. She presented the enrollment trends and explained each category. 

Business Services:

Mr. Chris Cumens, Vice President of Business Services, gave a Budget update. He also announced that Building D is completed. Mr. Cumens shared information regarding the land for the new Glasgow Campus. 

Resource Development:

Ms. Heather Rogers, Vice President of Resource Development, gave a report on the impact the Foundation is having on students through scholarships and the student emergency fund . She announced the following events on April 30: Impact Breakfast in Franklin, KCTCS for KY luncheon on Main Campus, and the Glasgow Campus Groundbreaking. More details to come.

Announcements

Ms. Shirley announced that the next scheduled Board meeting is the all-day work session and business meeting on April 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at KATI.

Ms. Shirley announced that the SKYCTC Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Cave City Convention Center.

Ms. Shirley announced that the SKYCTC Graduation is scheduled for May 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKYPAC). 

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

Documents on file with the minutes of this meeting: President's Report